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Post by hennypenny on May 19, 2011 20:41:10 GMT 8
I bought a pair of light sussex hens approx 7 mths old, (about a month ago) they were very under nourished and had started to moult. One is sneezing a few times a day and at night. She is eating and drinking ok and looks normal in all other ways. What can i give her? They have laying crumbles and fresh water, and i give them bran with meat meal in hot water a couple of times a week, as well as chopped lettuce and tomatoes 2 or 3 times a week. I am concerned that she sneezes, there is no discharge that i can see and her eyes are clear and normal. Also, will they grow to normal sussex size, as they are smaller than my other light sussex who is now 20 weeks old and is very plump and taller than them.
She is free of lice, (frontline spray) and CRC on her legs (to be sure) Is there something I can give her for her sneezing? Any advice would be very much appreciated.... thanks,
(over protective owner)
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Post by stephenkristie on May 19, 2011 21:29:32 GMT 8
My mum had 2 light sussex that she got from supposive great lines one of them sneezed then the other but..... then one of their eyes got milky and later she appeared to go blind it then got really bad and then no more chook (it stumped the vet and the chicken experts we asked). It spread to the rest of the heavy breeds but the light breeds it didn't affect. Ok I'm not saying this will happen but watch the eyes and the first sign there murky get her out. its good practice to separate any birds that are questionable. Just my thoughts
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Post by quambie on May 20, 2011 12:40:12 GMT 8
HI Hennypenny This is why I have a quarantine station and if I get new stock in they go for about 8 weeks after this time they should settle in ok and you will know what they have or have not got and it will not get to the rest of your flock I have a hen or two that has the odd sneezing fit as we live in a dusty part of aus I put it down to that it makes me sneeze at times but I have never lost one yet you may find its ok after the move and better food it may well just settle down and get on with the job they do take there time laying the first egg though after that you will find you have a great bird I just love them and will never part with them altogether good luck Trev
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Post by jacquie on May 20, 2011 13:19:19 GMT 8
it sounds like you are doing a top job looking after them.................also while it can be a worry sometimes birds just sneeze, she could be reacting to an irritant in her environment that she is more sensitive to than the other birds are ( similar to people with hay fever ) so just keep a good eye on her and keep doing what you are doing, it sounds like a very healthy chook environment
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Post by fluffychook on May 20, 2011 17:27:52 GMT 8
Also sometimes chooks can just catch a cold and recover after a week or so. Pick me ups like apple cider in their water, warm mash with some vitamins added, soluvet plus is something I give mine if they are feeling under the weather and helps with stress as well.
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Post by hennypenny on May 20, 2011 18:47:43 GMT 8
thanks so much for your responses, very much appreciated )
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Post by benda on Jul 1, 2011 18:26:11 GMT 8
almost sound as if she has a small fibre of sum sort stuck in her nose ...can you take a magnifiying glass to her and try n look up her nose make sure u cant see nething obvious up there...mabe if u dare even try clearing it with your own lips..being gentle ofcourse....
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Post by Rina on Jul 11, 2011 12:10:53 GMT 8
almost sound as if she has a small fibre of sum sort stuck in her nose ...can you take a magnifiying glass to her and try n look up her nose make sure u cant see nething obvious up there...mabe if u dare even try clearing it with your own lips..being gentle ofcourse.... Ummm... A chicken sneezing is most commonly due to illness, stress or dust.... I think the advice given regarding vitamins and what is currently being done is the path to take
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