Heidi-Hi Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Hi, hope someone can help. One of my Wyandotte's have had a rattely chest for ages now, never getting worse or better. I've had I have always put Citrocidal in their water. Last day or so she just seems 'off'. I would catch her just sitting, tail slightly droopy, and looks like she can't keep her eyes open from tiredness. She is also a bit more rattely, and now every so often gives a high pitched squeeky cough. She also opens her beak really wide, sometimes a few times in a row, with a bit of head shaking. She doesn't have any discharge from her nose or gunky eyes. I don't know, but my gut instinct is telling me that she is not well and maybe not with me for much longer. My girls are due a worming session soon. Shall I just do it know and see if it helps? I thought I would put her in my 'hospital' cage, and see how she goes. Any advise or thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 One of my girls was a bit rattley and snuffly a while back. A dose of antibiotics from the vet sorted her out in no time . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 I'd recommend a visit to the vet also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi-Hi Posted May 8, 2011 Author Share Posted May 8, 2011 Mmm, I think so too, because two of the others are now coughing every now and then! Not impressed... Found one not far from me, I really hope it is not going to be too expensive Will they give me a prescription without seeing the chicken you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Will they give me a prescription without seeing the chicken you think? Not unless they want to get struck off I'm afraid. They are not allowed to do this unless they have examined her. I doubt that it is a worm issue, she really needs to see a vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi-Hi Posted May 8, 2011 Author Share Posted May 8, 2011 Well, there are two now in the hospital run. Gosh, the smell coming from their faces Definately phoning the vet in the morning. Is Tylan the more common antibiotic? I hope it sorts them out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...