Hi, I have a light sussex hen, about 6 years old. Not much in her crop, bright red wattles. Hasn't laid for years - I think this is because she has has a large soft mass below her cloaca for about the same time. She is standing still and straining as if constipated. Any tips on what this might be and how it could be treated?
We have just moved to a slightly colder area, which involved a 1.5 hr trip in the car, and new hen house.
Age: 6+ Breed: Light Sussex Sex: F
Your Location- country, state (different areas/climates have different problems) ANSWER: Beechmont, Qld
What is wrong? What symptoms have you noted? - As much detail as possible please. ANSWER: She is standing still, and tall, and straining as if constipated. Does not appear to be eating much (crop hasn't got much in it). Otherwise wondering around with the other birds (free range). Poo below the cloaca.
What are you feeding? - Please list everything you're feeding to your birds, including type of basic feed, free ranging, scraps, extras, etc. If possible give approximate percentages. Organic pellet / grain mix. Plus they free range. Lettuce, silverbeet, broccoli leaves and flowers. ANSWER:
Full droppings description.- colour, consistency, frequency, offensive smell. ANSWER: Look normal
Respiratory Changes?- eg. breathing sounds, discharge, laboured breathing, facial swelling ANSWER: No
Digestive Changes?- eg. eating, drinking, crop filling & emptying ANSWER: Not much in crop
Condition Changes?- eg. Weight, comb/wattle colour, skin, feathering ANSWER: Might be thinner than usual
Behavioural Changes?- inc. socialising, laying, crowing, broodiness ANSWER: No
Agility Changes? - eg. any lameness, favouring, energy levels ANSWER: Less active than usual
Describe your usual worming routine and products. [If none, say so and skip the next 3 worming questions.] Do you have a cycle that you use eg. every 3 months, or every six months? ANSWER: None
1. When was the bird last wormed??- approximate date. ANSWER:
2. What product was used to worm the bird, and how was it given? ? eg. in the drinking water, on the skin, by injection? ANSWER:
3. Was a follow up dose given? (eg. 10-14 days later) ANSWER:
Any other recent medications?- antibiotics, coccidiosis meds, herbal remedies, etc ANSWER: No
Other changes? – additions to the flock, diet, housing, extreme weather ANSWER: We have just moved to a slightly colder area, which involved a 1.5 hr trip in the car, and new hen house. The birds have also seen their first brush turkeys and other wildlife. Coop is secure against rats, snakes, foxes, etc, but is probably more draughty than their old coop.
Photos? – any relevant photos are very helpful INSERT HERE:
Thanks!
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