I have an egg laying rhode island red that seems to have aI have an egg laying rhode island red that seems to have a distinct gurgling sound when she breathes. She is eating and drinking normally. No sneezing or visible mucus, she occasionally stretches her … read more
DoctorMike
Veterinarian
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
9,775 satisfied customers
I have had chickens for almost 10 years now and have neveri have had chickens for almost 10 years now and have never seen this behavior. 2 of my flock of 11 chickens have been doing this for a month or so. The two go into the coop and lay with each other in … read more
Jeanne Smith, DVM
veterinarian, practice owner
Avian Medicine Residency
3,094 satisfied customers
I have a laying hen about 30 months old. She wants to lay onI have a laying hen about 30 months old. She wants to lay on a chair on the back porch, I thought at first just broody, but decided to pick her up and do a check. She has lost feathers on breast and p… read more
Dr. Michael Salkin
Veterinarian
DVM
48,569 satisfied customers
My 2 year old Plymouth Barred Rock he has shown signs ofHi, My 2 year old Plymouth Barred Rock he has shown signs of decline for more than a week. I noticed that she hung out in the coop more, did not range much, less active. I could find nothing obviously… read more
Dr. Michael Salkin
Veterinarian
DVM
48,569 satisfied customers
Hi Dr Pat, my daughter has a frizzle chicken with a no feathersDr Pat, my daughter has a frizzle chicken with a no feathers on the underside. We thought she was moulting initially and the feathers did improve there last yr but now ghete is nothing but bare red sk… read more
Dr. Pat
Veterinarian Avian Health Consultant
Doctoral Degree
3,596 satisfied customers
My chickens free-range. Recently I had an Orpington that justMy chickens free-range. Recently I had an Orpington that just seemed tired. She preferred to sleep in the box rather than roost but showed no difficulty walking. When the other chickens would hurry to… read more
Dr. Bob
Veterinarian
Doctoral Degree
2,854 satisfied customers
Hello Dr., I have a pullet about 8 months old, not yet laying.Hello Dr., I have a pullet about 8 months old, not yet laying. About 8 days ago she demonstrated lethargy (not flocking with the others but drowsing on the ground) and seemed to lack appetite. She als… read more
Dr. Bob
Veterinarian
Doctoral Degree
2,854 satisfied customers
chickens: backyard..laying eggs..about 7-8 months old..10 weeksI have 4 backyard chickens - laying eggs - 2 brown isathorpes and 2 ameracaunas - all about 7-8 months old. They have been laying 4 total eggs a day now for about 10 weeks. However, for the last 3 wee… read more
DrBen
Doctoral Degree
39 satisfied customers
My chicken is a Rhode Island Red mature hen. She has a coughMy chicken is a Rhode Island Red mature hen. She has a cough that sounds like it has phlegm, but I do not see any discharge. She also has diarrhea in a tan/yellow color. She is not laying. There are n… read more
Dr. Bob
Veterinarian
Doctoral Degree
2,854 satisfied customers
I have a speckled sussex approx 3 years of age...exhibitedI have a speckled sussex approx 3 years of age...exhibited mucus discharge,legarthy...gave tylan and discharge cleared completely...but still has diarrhea...runny yellow with green...she is eating and… read more
Dr. Pat
Veterinarian Avian Health Consultant
Doctoral Degree
3,596 satisfied customers
Hi, We have a sick chicken. She is sitting in her coop andHi, We have a sick chicken. She is sitting in her coop and won't come out. She makes a groaning noise when you come near her. She has been like this for the past 4 days. she will eat if you put food i… read more
Dr. Pat
Veterinarian Avian Health Consultant
Doctoral Degree
3,596 satisfied customers
One of my hens appears to be ill. Her feathers are all puffedOne of my hens appears to be ill. Her feathers are all puffed out as if she were cold and she moves very little. She is also lighter in weight than her coop mates. She is about 8 months old. I have ha… read more
Dr. Pat
Veterinarian Avian Health Consultant
Doctoral Degree
3,596 satisfied customers
Just went out to check chickens and found small Rhode IslandJust went out to check chickens and found small Rhode Island Red audibly wheezing, stretching her neck out with each breath, closing her eyes. Another chicken, a Buff Orpington, is sneezing and wheezi… read more
Dr. Wally
Small Animal Veterinarian
Doctoral Degree
273 satisfied customers
15 chickens seem healthy except for loss of head and neck feathers.15 chickens seem healthy except for loss of head and neck feathers. Now, 2 dead in one week. All seem to have some degree of feather loss. Cascade mountains, so cooped up extensively this winter due t… read more
Dr. Wally
Small Animal Veterinarian
Doctoral Degree
273 satisfied customers
Rhode Island Red hen seems to feel fine, but loose poop hasRhode Island Red hen seems to feel fine, but loose poop has coated rear end feathers. Lays eggs, seems healthy......eating, drinking and dust bathing. What might cause be and how should I treat. How d… read more
Dr. Pat
Veterinarian Avian Health Consultant
Doctoral Degree
3,596 satisfied customers
hens: corner, wouldnt eat, or drink..crate..getting betterWe have 16 hens (was 17) (breeds ranging from Rhode Islands Reds, Buff Orpingtons, Delawares, Red Sex Links, and Black Sex Links). About a month ago, one of the Rhode Island Reds became ill, she staye… read more
Dr. Pat
Veterinarian Avian Health Consultant
Doctoral Degree
3,596 satisfied customers
we have a small flock of chickens that we rasied from bittieswe have a small flock of chickens that we rasied from bitties (18) they all have done well until just lately when we have now lost 4 of them and don't know why? we had them penned up in a large chicke… read more
Dr. Wally
Small Animal Veterinarian
Doctoral Degree
273 satisfied customers
We have 31, 6 mo. old chickens. Last Fri. night one of theWe have 31, 6 mo. old chickens. Last Fri. night one of the barred rocks was acting weird, neck twisting, could not walk/stand, kept one eye closed, kept her tail to the side. no injury,cough,nasal sx … read more
Dr. MD Stafford
Veterinarian
DVM
233 satisfied customers
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