Bloated Pheasant.

[thenetter 37]

hi all, Ive just been out for a walk and come across this pheasant.

I got hold of it very easy, and it was huge., but when I felt it all over,

I noticed it was full of air, [[blown up as if it was going to burst]],

 

Any one know what was the matter with it.

I didn't like to see it suffer any more so I dispatched it.

[danw 1,748]

It had subcutaneous emphysema you can let the air out with a needle but I think you where right to dispatch

[thenetter 37]

thanks for the reply. can you tell me what causes it, and if any thing could of prevented it,

cheers for that.

[danw 1,748]

Usually it's from a hole in any part of the respiratory system can be caused by shot puncturing the lung or trachea but any trauma would do it nothing would prevent it its just one of those things

[thenetter 37]

thanks again, at least we wont have to worry about others getting it

cheers ,

paul.