Thanks a bunch Cowcreekgeek!
That study was great! (I'm such a geek for scientific papers)
Good to know my dosages were slightly above the highest effectiveness mark for that study (at about 24mg/kg). I did use albendazole. And followed Dawg53's suggestion of a 10 day followup for eggs etc.
I dose the birds individually orally to be sure they are getting the meds as opposed to water mixture. They are tame and some actually like the taste of the meds.
go figure.
I am also a believer of the ACV in the water - been using as soon as they hit the coop floor. - of the same mind that it is a cheap, no-harm, thing to do.
Did palpitations and she seems to have nothing stuck on the out-take (as there is hardly anything left to palpitate on the poor emaciated thing).
Crop empties and fills (with water mainly 'cause she is not eating anything anymore).
There is only so much one can do without the luxuries of vet equipment and $$$$.
I have actually been through your signature links through your response to another members'post. - Very helpful by the way. Much easier than scouring Mercks Manual. Which is what i have been doing for the past few weeks.
I have a few suspicions of what it may be (mainly a a bunch of secondaries to a big one) But, we will only know for sure after the necropsy.
She has been reducing her intake of water and is refusing food more.
I am not one to force-feed (i know some out there do and I am not against it) but, it is where I draw the line for my own sanity sake.
If she is still refusing in the morning - I will be taking her in to the lab for a merciful end and necropsy.
PS Too bad I can't change the thread name and cross out "otherwise healthy".
Thank you; I'm one of those that over-thinks most nearly [any/every]thing ~'-)
I've seen a few post in which Dawg53's alternative diets got somethin' into birds that would have otherwise quit eatin' a bit sooner, givin' far less chance for happier outcomes, which this doesn't appear to have been destined to become.
I sorta agree about not force-feeding in most cases, but that's one of those lines that only you should choose to draw in the proverbial dusting box ... it's usually made in those moments that you just ... well ... you just know, when it's time to stop. Sorry you both had to go through it, but the experience serves to strengthen you, which serves the flock well.
If you like the geeky stuff, just wait 'til I've the time to work on Gallus gallus domesticus dot com ... slated for development during the worst weather of this winter, provided I can ever get caught up before it comes. I've become a bit frustrated by the way everything's scattered around the 'net, and too difficult for folks to find what they need, and when they need it most (i.e. those links mighta been far more helpful, had you had 'em sooner, which leaves me feelin' even more ashamed of myself for draggin' my feet )-;~
~ possibly asked by Linnaeus in 1758, whilst classifying the domesticated fowl.
Common Diseases of Chickens Turkeys & Gamebirds
Poultry Disease Diagnosis Based on Symptoms
The Merck Veterinary Manual
~ possibly asked by Linnaeus in 1758, whilst classifying the domesticated fowl.
Common Diseases of Chickens Turkeys & Gamebirds
Poultry Disease Diagnosis Based on Symptoms
The Merck Veterinary Manual
