CRD - will I ever be rid of it?

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My birds contracted CRD last winter. They all battled through it, some are more weaker than others now. I know they will be carriers for life. I'm going to cull the ones who got it the worst because even now as it's been getting colder they've started having the bubbly wheezing breathing again. I've made the decision to not add to my flock until all existing members are gone, in a hope that I can get rid of CRD. Is that possible? If all the birds are gone, will the disease die out? Will I have to do anything special to the coop/yard to get rid of it?
 
My understanding is that crd is usually caused by mycoplasma and is easily killed. After all birds are disposed of the virus will be dead after 3 days. It cannot live off of the bird.
For treating your birds in the mean time, you should look into denegard. It works really well for mycoplasma virus. You can get it off Amazon and the dose for outbreak is 16 ml to gallon water for 5 days. Then once a month give 8ml to gallon water for 3 days. If you do this, you should not see crd at all anymore. Denegard is bitter so adding honey or another sweetener is necessary to get them to drink it.
 
ambergds said:
My understanding is that crd is usually caused by mycoplasma and is easily killed. After all birds are disposed of the virus will be dead after 3 days. It cannot live off of the bird.
For treating your birds in the mean time, you should look into denegard. It works really well for mycoplasma virus. You can get it off Amazon and the dose for outbreak is 16 ml to gallon water for 5 days. Then once a month give 8ml to gallon water for 3 days. If you do this, you should not see crd at all anymore. Denegard is bitter so adding honey or another sweetener is necessary to get them to drink it.
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X2 I agree.

You will want to sanitize, clean thoroughly after all the birds are gone. Would recommend that you wait at least 30 days, when starting over.

I have not used it, but Oxine seems to be effective when cleaning after certain illnesses. Of course do your homework and research, you may find some better.

http://www.thepoultrysite.com/disea...tion-mg-chronic-respiratory-disease-chickens/
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ps044
 
ambergds said:
My understanding is that crd is usually caused by mycoplasma and is easily killed. After all birds are disposed of the virus will be dead after 3 days. It cannot live off of the bird.
For treating your birds in the mean time, you should look into denegard. It works really well for mycoplasma virus. You can get it off Amazon and the dose for outbreak is 16 ml to gallon water for 5 days. Then once a month give 8ml to gallon water for 3 days. If you do this, you should not see crd at all anymore. Denegard is bitter so adding honey or another sweetener is necessary to get them to drink it.
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I have never heard of this before - I will look into it. Thank you! If I do give them this, will it still be necessary to "clean the slate" and start over with a new flock?
 
Chicks Galore3 said:
Quote: If I understand correctly, the Denegard is an antibiotic, this can help keep the symptoms of CRD under control, it does not "cure". The birds are still considered carriers for life and the virus can be transmitted to any new chickens that you introduce to your flock. Even if some birds never show symptoms of illness, being exposed to your existing flock will make them carriers as well.

It depends on your goals as a chicken keeper. If you plan on keeping your flock closed and for pleasure, then having an illness may be something that you can manage. There are a lot of people who do keep closed flocks and treat as necessary.

If you are wanting to sell/give away hatching egg, chicks, started pullets/hens, etc., then you will need to consider "clean slate". It's possible for Mycoplasma to be transmitted transovarian, so it can easily spread.

Do some research and reading before you make any decisions.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1112391/rooster-respiratory-problem-homeremedy-please READ POST#2
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I agree with wyorp Rock. They might not ever show symptoms again after denegard but they will still be carriers. Having a closed flock will still be necessary.
 

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