So I have had chickens for over 10 years and never had a problem with canker. Didn't even hear of it...until recently. By the time I figured out what it was, 4 hens had it. I started treating with Rodinazole but 2 died. The other 2 are better but one of them still has stuff in her mouth...
My chick is now over a month old and seems fine. Still has a lump but has gotten smaller. I think if yours had mushy chick syndrome it would be acting sick but I don't have much experience
I checked it last night. The swelling seems to be more to the right side of the belly.
Still eating and drinking and running around just fine with its funny walk. I will wait and see how it progresses.
Thank you so much for your input
I thought that might be it but there were no issues with an infection on the umbilical cord site, no signs of infection anywhere.
If that is the case though, can or should antibiotics be given to such a young chick?
Should I just let it run it's course?
I have been giving the chick vitamin...
Sorry I do not have any photos at the moment. I can try later but don't know if it will hold still long enough for me to take photos.
The swelling is down between the legs which is why it is walking like a duck I imagine. I did not see any inflammation around the vent when I checked it to...
I had a chick hatch. Looked healthy and normal until a few days after the hatch I noticed it walked funny. Kind of like a duck. I picked it up and noticed the belly was swollen. No pasty butt, no diarrhea. Eating and drinking and acting normal otherwise. I thought maybe it had not absorbed...
I have seen roundworms on my chickens poop. I have the safeguard paste. How much do I put in a gal of water? I have 70 chickens. I cannot give orally to each one individually.
They are about 1 month old. Would it be too late to start adding leaf or grass to their bedding?
I have had the issue with those I hatched and those I ordered on line
They are currently in a small coop that I built inside my living room. I wash my hands before and after handling them. I guess I am paranoid at this point. I will monitor them closely and wait until they are moved to the coop outside. Thank you!
I know its been a little while but I was finally able to purchase it and receive it. How early can you give this to chicks? They are almost 4 weeks old. How much can I give them? They are not showing any signs of coccidia but I want to be proactive. Or should I wait until I out them outside?
I tried searching it online. Could not find where to purchase it online. Saw many posting price and its very expensive. $30 for 1.69 oz. Where do you buy it?