For what it's worth, Cheryl. Once I knew something was wrong, I brought her inside, placing her in the tub that once had the chicks in it. Swollen head syndrome (SHS) is a complicated infection in broilers and broiler breeders, where the primary aetiological agent is an avian pneumovirus (APV) and the secondary -usually E. coli; it is characterized by respiratory and nervous signs. All chickens will shake their heads from time to time so it is how often it happens that is important. DVM. Wes in TX. Big White Leghorn Rooster With a Giant Wattle - Rooster Crowing in the Morning - Rooster Noises - Duration: 5:03. So I wonder if it couldn't be something like that, too. You may notice swelling in your chicken’s face and that their comb and wattle are discolored or have turned blue. Over the years, we’ve gained vast experience that widened our perspective on raising chickens. ... Enlarged/Swollen; Split; Patchy spots; If any of this signs occur please contact your local vet immediately. Crop impaction also can occur when a chicken free-ranges on a pasture of tough, fibrous vegetation or eats long pieces of string. We see them every day, but do we really know what they do and how important they are as an indicator of our hens health? Her chest slightly protruded as well. 6 thoughts on “About Combs and Wattles, Chicken Anatomy” nutsfortreasure says: August 11, 2012 at 11:06 am Love Stanton in Nov,Dec,Jan. 1,735 1. The swelling has mostly gone and she is still a happy little chicken…

Her eye and wattles were swollen. Should you … Is the chicken coughing, wheezing or gaping or gasping for breath. Unfortunately, there is no vaccine and the chickens infected will always be carriers. The chicken’s foot may look swollen and feel hot. This indicates a lack of enough oxygen in the blood, breathing/respiratory problems or poor circulation of blood. She has a swollen wattle. Can I send to you? Dr. Michael Salkin. I have pics of her. They are essentially a way for the chicken to keep cool. In broilers chickens, SHS is generally seen after the 4th week of life. Chickens that are not feeling well or that are molting may have shrunken and pale wattles.

Wattles may reveal many symptoms of various diseases, including scabs, lesions, hardened skin, bluish discoloration or warts. We can tell an enormous amount about a chicken by their comb and wattle. Just discovered something growing in the chicken's wattle.

Our rooster has a cut wattle and is bleeding how can we care. It was towards the end of the day that I found her, huddled by the coop. Our dog swelled up when a nest of yellow jackets bit him. Veterinarian.

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