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Title: Hen not well
Post by: thenow77 on December 18, 2010, 06:11:45 PM

Hi,

one of my older Button Quail hen is constantly opening her beak, lifting up her head and casping for air, she does this all day long.....its been a few weeks so far.. doesnt look to good

ANYBODY KNOW WHAT THIS IS AT ALL????? AND WHAT TO DO???

Title: Re: Hen not well
Post by: Pheasant Hollow Farm on December 19, 2010, 06:09:43 AM

Quote from: thenow77 on December 18, 2010, 06:11:45 PM

Hi,

one of my older Button Quail hen is constantly opening her beak, lifting up her head and casping for air, she does this all day long.....its been a few weeks so far.. doesnt look to good

ANYBODY KNOW WHAT THIS IS AT ALL????? AND WHAT TO DO???

Could be respiratory or intestinal parasites. What does the droppings look like?

How does the breast feel, razor thin, or full?

Steve

Title: Re: Hen not well
Post by: thenow77 on December 22, 2010, 05:37:17 PM

Hi Steve, Droppings are normal...and breast is full and feeling normal to me....no idea whats happening never seen this before
Cheers