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I would personally try to treat for MG because knowing how common it is here where I live, I don't expect to ever have a MG free flock and I believe it is manageable. But again, if you suspect coryza because of the odour then everything I said is null and void because I have 0 experience with...

If it's not MG tetracycline is a decent broad spectrum antibiotic and great to have on hand. As great as disinfecting everything is, it is simply not effective since MG sticks to everythinf and is very small. You woukd need to have dedicated clothing, footwear and take a shower before...

If they are showing respiratory symptoms you shouldn't give them a dewormer because it can be taxing on an already ill hen. Worming should be done once in spring and once in fall OR if you got a positive fecal test back from a vet (they are relatively inexpensive...you could submit a grab...

If you can get Tylan 50 or 200 that is what I would try. You need to inject subcutaneously close to folds of skin near legs wings and breasts. It's not that hard. There are lots of dosing amounts on here but tylan works very fast and you can see results within 24 hours or less. Worth a shot...

For me the symptoms are very clear. Sneezing. Sneezing with clear mucous discharge. Discharge gets thicker and lethargic bird. Rattle/wheeze/rales when breathing. Then foamy/bubbling eye. Then eye swells shut. By the time the eye swells shut you are kind of up the creek from my experience.

They sure are but honestly they are as healthy as before and lay as prolific as before. I keep a closed flock yes. My vet estimates 8 to 9 birds out of 10 are carriers of MG in the wild and backyard chickens and it's a matter of time. I wish I never brought it into my flock and went through...

I have MG in my flock and have been asymptomatic for 9 months with 50 birds. Tylan injected subcutaneous lyrics is a miracle for getting them well again. Denegard monthly in the water as a preventative has stopped all outbreaks. Key is to keep close eye and isolate any symptomatic birds right...