err_rachael Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Hi, I'm really concerned about Maj. Yesterday I noticed when they went to bed she was sneezing and breathing with her beak open. I could hear her breathing quite deeply too. I had to jet back to uni in the evening but my mum said she would see how she is today. Today she's the same, though she laid an egg like normal and came out for some food and treats but then went back to the eglu for the day whilst Maz just pecked around the garden like normal. I'm so worried! I know it's partly my fault. I was just hoping the nearby vet could treat her, we don't have a car and I was told that travelling could stress them out anyway? Plus my mum has flu so isn't able to take her to a vet and I am at uni. Spoke to her tonight and think she has ordered some citradel from somewhere online. Still really worried about her though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 See how she goes with the Citricidal and review in a few days. They often get colds and it is usually nothing to worry about. If her chest gets rattly and wheezy or she starts producing a yellow or green discharge from her nostrils then it would be advisable to take her to the vet. The journey won't be so traumatic if she is in a cardboard box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 my very sorry for herself girl, broken eg bruised badly, laid an egg on her 45 min journey to vet, hobbled out "chatting" to him. Another on deaths door survived a similat journey to another vet. I drove carefully and had the box badded out and covered so it was dark inside. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the eggman cometh Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 See how she goes with the Citricidal and review in a few days. They often get colds and it is usually nothing to worry about. If her chest gets rattly and wheezy or she starts producing a yellow or green discharge from her nostrils then it would be advisable to take her to the vet. The journey won't be so traumatic if she is in a cardboard box. Very good advice, we had three hens "sneezing" put a few drops of Citricidal in their water, checked them every day to make sure it hadn't moved to their chests and un blocked their noses. and a week later they were all fine. I know it worrying, but as long as they are only "sneezing and blocked up" rather than having a chesty weeze they should be fine, but as every one else has said, do keep an eye on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Put your ear to her back and listen for any signs of bubbling - that's when she needs to get to the vet. As you're doing, step up the Citricidal and use garlic powder in the food. One of mine has a cold at the moment and I'm watching her too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I've had one sneezing for nearly 8 weeks now. Citricidal in the water and Avi pro, garlic powder now & again. As going away in 2 weeks 4 a long weekend took her (& other 3 )to see Dr Dolittle There was no rattling but just incase & to put my mind at rest & with the other niggling little things with the others. He could fingd nothing but dries snot (sorry mucas) in her little nostrils , had a real good look down her throat (1st time seen vet since hole in her neck) all ok her wind pipe slightly kinked about where the hole was. One happy chicken mommy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
err_rachael Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 Thanks I rang home and she seems a lot better today but still seems off colour according to my mum who had a good look at her. She has been roaming around the garden today as usual so is out of the eglu. Have ordered some citradol online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toots Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 this may be a daft question but is there a specific doseage for citradol? I bought some from Omlet but the only info on the packet is for children and adults! I know i call the chickens my kids but i dnot think it means that! thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 It is human grade and very good at warding off colds and bug, but it needs to be taken in fruit juice as it's horribly bitter. For the chooks, I give a very un-scientific sqwoosh into the water bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 It is human grade and very good at warding off colds and bug, but it needs to be taken in fruit juice as it's horribly bitter. For the chooks, I give a very un-scientific sqwoosh into the water bottle. I think Claret & Egluntine must have gone to the same school. Whoosh ... dollops Glad that I have clearly been giving mine the correct dose then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toots Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Few! I gave them a splurge... i hope thats the same thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 technically probably Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
