Rescue Hen with Strange Ailment
by Trevor Perriam
Rescue Hen with Strange Ailment: I am new to hens and have one hen from a batch obtained in the last 3 weeks that has an unusual ailment. She is fit and well in all other aspects. She eats well and she lays most days, however she constantly stretches her neck, opens her beak, and makes a "gasping sound." Although it would appear that she is actually exhaling, almost as we would do to clear our throat. Has anyone any ideas what this may be please. Answer: This is a tough one that doesn't have an easy explanation. Perhaps she is getting a bit of a clogged craw, like something is stuck in our throat. You should add a little grit to her food to see if this helps clear that up. It also could be the onset of something more serious like bronchitis. Watch the bird closely and look for the onset of other symptoms. It could also just be a nervous habit. Birds like people have weird perks and some are a little quirky.
|
