One of my silkie hens started acting lethargic two days ago. Yesterday, we found her with yellow crust completely over both eyes, yellow nasal discharge, and her feathers felt stiff/clumpy/greasy. She did not make it through the night.
I am worried about the rest of my flock. I have 9 other chickens and 7 ducks. I inspected everyone closely and found what I think is lice on 3 of them. One duck has nasal discharge and one rooster has lost his crow and sounds congested. I don’t know if the lice/mites are related or if we have two diseases going on? Please help! There are no poultry vets nearby, heading to tractor supply to try some things.
I am worried about the rest of my flock. I have 9 other chickens and 7 ducks. I inspected everyone closely and found what I think is lice on 3 of them. One duck has nasal discharge and one rooster has lost his crow and sounds congested. I don’t know if the lice/mites are related or if we have two diseases going on? Please help! There are no poultry vets nearby, heading to tractor supply to try some things.