Before I begin, here is my disclaimer. I have a Marek's infected mini-flock, infected 5 years ago. I have done in-depth Marek's research, and do not need comments on Marek's but rather on the respiratory infection that is infecting one of my girls. I know that these two things cannot be separated though, so I am also aware that I'm probably fighting a losing battle. BUT, I can't not try, so here goes...
My almost 3-year old, Buff Orpington recently has been acting differently. On Wednesday, (3 days ago), I noticed in the late afternoon, that her breathing was rattling, and she would cough and/or sneeze on occasion - also a rattling sound. I began treating her with Tylan that evening, and by morning her cough seemed to be gone. I continued treating with Tylan, 3X/day, and she kept up her high-energy and appetite for fun food (medicine laden bread chunks and oatmeal) but not so much for normal food.
This morning (day 3 of Tylan), her breathing rattle was back, as was her sneeze/cough, and her appetite is diminished considerably. Her energy is gone as well and she is just standing around. (As opposed to yesterday when she was tearing around)
No other birds sound like her, although there is the occasional sneeze...
Until today, her poop looked normal. I have noticed no poop at all from her today and brought her in around lunchtime.
I know that if this is viral, the Tylan won't help. I just find it interesting that the symptoms disappeared for 2 full days before returning in full force.
I am aware that this, combined with Marek's, doesn't sound good for this girl, or any others. I have been able to buy others a little time (as long as a year), but eventually, they just can't fight off both. She's a BO, and true to her breed she's my best little chicken friend; I can't give up just yet.
Are there any thoughts about what I might do differently than what I am doing now?
Thanks in advance!
My almost 3-year old, Buff Orpington recently has been acting differently. On Wednesday, (3 days ago), I noticed in the late afternoon, that her breathing was rattling, and she would cough and/or sneeze on occasion - also a rattling sound. I began treating her with Tylan that evening, and by morning her cough seemed to be gone. I continued treating with Tylan, 3X/day, and she kept up her high-energy and appetite for fun food (medicine laden bread chunks and oatmeal) but not so much for normal food.
This morning (day 3 of Tylan), her breathing rattle was back, as was her sneeze/cough, and her appetite is diminished considerably. Her energy is gone as well and she is just standing around. (As opposed to yesterday when she was tearing around)
No other birds sound like her, although there is the occasional sneeze...
Until today, her poop looked normal. I have noticed no poop at all from her today and brought her in around lunchtime.
I know that if this is viral, the Tylan won't help. I just find it interesting that the symptoms disappeared for 2 full days before returning in full force.
I am aware that this, combined with Marek's, doesn't sound good for this girl, or any others. I have been able to buy others a little time (as long as a year), but eventually, they just can't fight off both. She's a BO, and true to her breed she's my best little chicken friend; I can't give up just yet.
Are there any thoughts about what I might do differently than what I am doing now?
Thanks in advance!
Farm life can be rough sometimes I've learned. 
