williamspencer98 Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 I've had my silkie hen for 7 days now, fine until this morning (12 hours ago), when she started opening her neck out and opening her beak widely to breath? She's shaking and isn't eating much or drinking much. She hasn't since we got her really. Any ideas what it is? She's been wormed and vaccinated from the farm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egghead68 Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 It might be gapeworm or another respiratory infection. She needs to see a vet. Hope she picks up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mabelandflosmum Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 My bluebell did this. Her crop was very full and the vet said she had an obstruction. Best take her for an expert opinion Hope she'll be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamspencer98 Posted June 23, 2012 Author Share Posted June 23, 2012 Thanks for your replies, I noticed this morning there was a chunk bitten out of her neck, which is what the Bully, called Wilhelmina did! What we've done is seperated her in one of our old houses and today we're going to get some more Silkies or see if they have the Mille Fleur bantams I loved! How addictive is chicken keeping?????!!!! Thanks for your help guys Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
