RIP Tiny, our Phoenix and HeadPuffjdu our Polish Crested
RIP Tiny, our Phoenix and HeadPuffjdu our Polish Crested
Some chicken would have had to bring an illness into your flock. Chicken diseases are carried by chickens. I personally would treat them with appropriate antibiotics, and keep the babies separate and practice super biosecurity. I don't know if what they have is treatable, maybe someone else can help you with that.
Silkies, one Banty, two Nigerian Goats, Arabian Horse, German Shepard, 3 small dogs, fish and birds.
Silkies, one Banty, two Nigerian Goats, Arabian Horse, German Shepard, 3 small dogs, fish and birds.
Sorry to come in late on this.
First, your chickens can get diseases from your shoes, clothing, etc, if you've been in a place where there are chickens or someone with chickens who has the disease on them. They can also get bacteria from the ground and other places that can cause them to get sick, especially if you free range them. If they've been stressed, their immune systems may not fight it. Third, some diseases are carried by the chickens themselves that do little harm unless stressed (blackhead comes to mind).
So, don't beat yourself up about it and I wouldn't cull.
I recommend treating with antibiotics, sugar water and electrolytes. I'm going through something nasty with turkey chicks, but hopefully I can get them through it (lost half before I had a chance to do something). Chicks are particularly susceptible. so I would get them started on treatment NOW so they don't get sick. Yeah, it's scary and heartbreaking.
Lastly, you may not be able to save all your chickens. I know that sounds really bad, but it is reality. Hang in there.
Still, I am glad things are looking up. Let us know.


