Posts by lovinchicks

thanks! Off to go see what I can find at the good ole' TSC.

will those wormers kill both kinds of worms. And will this do in the sick chicken. Should I give antibiotics before I worm him?

just to update.... We had the necrosy done. They found no lesions or tumers. They said it was not Mereks, Newcastle, bird flu, and one other that I forget. Those are the things they look for in a reglitory case. So I don't know what...

I had this happen when my pullet jumped the fence and got in with the roos. She had about a quarter size of skull showing. I kept her seperated for probably two weeks. I never cleaned it, cause I figured that would just hurt. I just...

I had a pullet come down with a swollen face, breathing just sounded loud if you put your ear next to her head. No discharge in nose or eyes. She died 3 days later because she wasn't eating or drinking,   While that one...

Quote: Originally Posted by Chickmate  I just found this while looking for help with my hen.  Hope it helps you.   "And this is a link to finding the state vet in your state. Ask them where you...

yesterday I saw one of the chicks limping, but it is only 4 1/2 weeks old. And today some of my older birds (1 1/2 years old) are starting to walk sideways. THIS STINKS!!!! I've started to see where I can get a necropsy done. I called...

Quote: Originally Posted by beofswiftfeet  these seem to be the same symptoms as my roosters (2) have exibited. one recovered fine but the other I am tube feeding and as yours which I forgot to post is doing the neck...

Quote: Originally Posted by CMV  Marek's has other signs, as well, depending on which system the virus attacks.  Whenever multiple birds go down at that same time with seeming neurological problems it is always a...

Yes, I have reserched Marek's. From what I see with Marek's, they will get the grey iris, swollen feather follicles, and the one leg going forward and one leg going back due to tumors. What I don't know is how long till they progress...