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I have also been blessed to live at some distance from any other flocks of chickens; no crazy neighbors bringing in swap meet birds! And I post every bird that dies of illness, so I've got a very good idea about what's happening in my flock. Mary

That's also why I'm so paranoid about biosecurity, and good balanced feed. If I don't bring in a pathogen, I don't have to treat it, or cull for something I could have avoided in the first place. Mary

Find your state's veterinary school, or the nearest, that will have a path. lab, and talk to their poultry expert, or get a recommendation for someone at that level. In Michigan, we have such a place and Dr. Fulton there, who's wonderful. When in doubt, find the best! Birds and samples can be...

There's no reason that fecals can't be run at almost any clinic; we send ours out to a laboratory, with species listed, and get results the next day. Talk to your local veterinarian about possible care for your birds, and find someone who will take an interest. Somebody with chickens would be...

We do, but don't get many calls. There are a couple of very good avian/ exotics veterinarians in lower Michigan, who have seen some chickens too. I leave the parrots to them! Mary

This has been a very interesting discussion. As a veterinarian, I've made a point to educate myself about chickens, because I've had a flock for over twenty years. There's now a bit more information about family/ small flocks, which is great. When we might get one or two calls per year about...

You forgot the FARADorg site. It's very up to date on livestock medications. And you do seem to be advocating the use of drugs off label, and that are prohibited for use. Mary