Norm_Knox
187 posts
Jun 11, 2008
5:58 PM
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Hey guys I need imediate help and input on my situation. I have a young hen that is showing too much not to be saved. She has an air socket in her "gut" and I dont know what to do!!!!???? PLEASE ANY INPUT WOULD BE GREATLY APRECIATED !!!!
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N/A Loft
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Scott
761 posts
Jun 11, 2008
6:48 PM
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Not a clue what you are talking about bud, need more info,pic,something
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Just my Opinion
Scott
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june's loft
7 posts
Jun 11, 2008
6:53 PM
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My friend Elwood often sows up his birds after a hawk attack... I'll ask him if he's willing to help you out?? Are you willing to drive to south Los Angeles???
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Norm_Knox
188 posts
Jun 11, 2008
7:17 PM
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Well the "crop" area has a big air pocket and the bird looks to have problems breeding! I will post some pic tomm. And I live in Knoxville, TN, so south LA is out of my reach ... lol Thanks guys !!!!
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N/A Loft
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Tony Chavarria
Site Publisher
2628 posts
Jun 11, 2008
7:23 PM
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Hey Norm, according to Dr Colin Walkers book "The Flying Vets Pigeon Health Management", air under the skin can be removed with a hypodermic syringe and needle. He mentions putting the bird in isolation and give it antibiotics. P290.
He also mentions that this can be caused by striking an object while flying...Hope this helps! Good luck.
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Scott
762 posts
Jun 11, 2008
8:05 PM
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Tony is right,deflate it
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Just my Opinion
Scott
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TAWhatley
141 posts
Jun 11, 2008
8:06 PM
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Tony's right if the air under the skin is the result of a ruptured air sac. If that is the case, make a small hole with a sterilized needle in the distended skin, use your fingers to gently press the air out. You may need to do this several times before it resolves.
Terry
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Santandercol
2652 posts
Jun 11, 2008
10:34 PM
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Terry,
What are these air sacs you say can be ruptured in a bird??Are they like their lungs?
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Kel.
Rum-30 Lofts
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Norm_Knox
190 posts
Jun 12, 2008
8:50 AM
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Thanks guys! I spoke with some of my friends (H. Cook, Ellis McDonald, ..) and they said the same thing. Once again thank u guys...
Here is a little visual ;;;
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N/A Loft
Last Edited by on Jun 12, 2008 8:52 AM
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TAWhatley
142 posts
Jun 12, 2008
9:17 PM
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Glad the bird is going to be ok!
Kel .. here's a link for you about air sacs and such: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bird_anatomy
Basically what happens is that when an air sac gets ruptured and air is escaping into the body of the bird, then bird becomes like a big balloon. The condition can be very uncomfortable for the bird and so severe that it becomes unable to eat, drink, poop, or even stand or perch normally. Just draining out the air for a day or a few days is usually all that is needed.
Terry
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kopetsa
839 posts
Jun 12, 2008
10:14 PM
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Amazing looking bird without!! Hell he even looks good with it..lol
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Andrew
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WaTtS UpP
951 posts
Jun 12, 2008
10:25 PM
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nice looking bird he looks like one of mine
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Watts uppp homeboy
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