Lovemychooks Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I've come home tonight and found that one of my chickens seems to be craning her neck upwards and opening her mouth as if to get more air. She was fine this morning, does anyone know what this is ?? I'm sure that there was a thread about this but can't find it. Sorry if this is repeated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I couldn't just read this and not answer! Not really sure, but gapeworm rings a bell. But really not sure! Hope she is better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemychooks Posted June 20, 2007 Author Share Posted June 20, 2007 Thanks Christian, i'm going to keep a vigil on her tonight, fingers crossed she will be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemychooks Posted June 20, 2007 Author Share Posted June 20, 2007 I've just read about Gapeworm and it is exactly what my chicken is doing...I really hope she pulls through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 If it's gapeworm, your vet should be able to give her a wormer to kill the little blighters. Good luck with her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemychooks Posted June 20, 2007 Author Share Posted June 20, 2007 Thanks Kate, i'll do that first thing in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 It may just be that she's moving things around in her crop as they do this sometimes and it can look quite alarming. If she's still doing it in the morning, it's definitely worth getting it checked out though as Gapeworm can be nasty. Does she have any other symptoms such as noisy breathing or is she also shaking her head sharply? Hopefully she'll be fine but I would get her checked out if you're worried and make sure you worm her regularly every 4-6 months. Flubenvet's supposed to be effective against Gapeworm as well as the gut worms. Fingers crossed for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Glad I could help ( ) ! The avian vet I saw a couple of weeks ago, said that chickens are fragile creatures. The best advice he gave was if they are unwell, keep them nice and warm. Maybe bring her inside tonight, put her in a box with a warm hot water bottle wrapped in a towel. I hope all is well tomorrow at the vets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemychooks Posted June 20, 2007 Author Share Posted June 20, 2007 Yes, she has got noisy breathing, it's almost a wheeze and she keeps flicking her neck from one side to the other sharply. I'll get her checked out tomorrow anyway, really just for peace of mind. Thanks for your help, really appreciate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Yes, sounds more like Gapeworm than anything else if she's also doing those things. Good luck tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemychooks Posted June 20, 2007 Author Share Posted June 20, 2007 Thanks again Christian / Kate, I think I will bring her in tonight. I appreciate the help you've both given. I don't know where i'd be without this forum and everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Let us all know how she is in the morning, won't you. They are such a worry when they've got something wrong with them, aren't they. This forum is great for support when you're worried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemychooks Posted June 20, 2007 Author Share Posted June 20, 2007 Yes, i'll definately keep you updated. As you said, they are a worry, and the thought of losing her fills me with dread but you have been so supportive, which is a great help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfrock Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 don't be too alarmed. We think Orla may have had the same and she is right as rain now. We were very worried for several weeks. We dosed then all up on Flubenvet, giving Orla her very own spiked raisin and it seemed to work. I think we paid about £15 for it online including postage and it will last a very very long time. If you are close to Canterbury you are welcome to borrow my pot of it Claire x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Well done Christian and Kate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 We thought Clarry had Gapeworm a couple of years ago and the vet gave her a wormer orally which they use for cows. I can't remember for the life of me what it was called but she was right as rain in a day or two after that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah 2 Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I've just finished my girls on a wormer. I had to give it to them every morning via a syrine. It's called panacur it's meant for cats and dogs. Don't know if it will be any good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemychooks Posted June 20, 2007 Author Share Posted June 20, 2007 Claire, thanks for the offer, it's really kind but I live in Guildford so not to worry, i'll go and get some tomorrow. I really appreciate the quick responses. It's so helpful to know that you all know so much about chickens, most appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Good Luck with her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 How is she this morning? (p.s. Surrey Omleteers meeting up on July 8th - it'd be great to see you) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine C Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Claire, thanks for the offer, it's really kind but I live in Guildford so not to worry, i'll go and get some tomorrow. Did you manage to get some Flubenvet? If not I also live in Guildford and more than happy to supply. In fact I have one unopened that you could have. Just let me know. E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemychooks Posted June 21, 2007 Author Share Posted June 21, 2007 Hi Elaine C, thanks for the offer, that's really kind of you but I got some today. She (Bernard !) is still having trouble but hopefully that will clear up now. Ginette, thanks for inviting me but i've got my God-daughters 2 1/2 birthday (she was born on boxing day so we give her a birthday in the middle of the year !) from 12pm-2pm. Where are you all meeting and what time ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 A pub (Hare and Hounds I think) in Lingfield for lunch. I don't think we have any firmer details but there is a thread in the Get Togethers section called Surrey Omleteers.It would be nice to see you, but it sounds as if you might be busy this time! Unless you're close of course. I doubt people will have gone home by 2pm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine C Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 No worries Lovemychook. Glad you have got the flubenvet. Hope it does the trick and Bernard's breathing improves soon. Barnard is an interesting name for a chook but then again I've got one called Syd Apparently, the previous owners are ex-punk rockers! The other pepperpot is called Nancy! I also have a Kipper - apparently so named because she is smoked kipper coloured! So how did Bernard get her name? Where about in Guildford are you? I'm in Burpham. E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemychooks Posted June 23, 2007 Author Share Posted June 23, 2007 Elaine C, I love the name Kipper !! Bernard got her name from my sisters friends two 5 year olds !! I don't actually live in Guildford, I live in Cobham, I just wasn't sure whether to put my hometown on the forum Ginette, thanks for letting me know. If I leave the party on time then i'll definately be there, it would be nice to put names to faces Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
