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    Sick hybrid and what to do?

    My red sexlinks, they go by many names, have had a much higher percentage of reproductive problems over all, including cancers and salpingitis, than any of my other breeds. Even the black sexlinks I've had have done a little better. I have one red sexlink left, she's about 5 years old, and a...
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    Sick hybrid and what to do?

    In humans, the first choice of treatment for e. coli is just hydration and supportive care, so the body can heal. If a human has to be hospitalized for it, there is more treatment that is done, including sometimes blood transfusions. Antibiotics are often not used unless specific testing is...
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    Sick hybrid and what to do?

    Very sorry for your loss. I hope the necropsy gives answers. If it was indeed salpingitis, it's a horrible condition that is terribly resistant to treatment, regardless of cause. Necropsy is the best way to be informed, so glad you chose that. So sorry. :hugs
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    Sick hybrid and what to do?

    I've cried over a fair number of them myself. Some of them can become very special. I lost an old roo this year, he was pushing 13 years old and was hatched here. He rests safely under a corner of the run where he will forever be near his ladies, in the place he lived his whole life. He was...
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    Sick hybrid and what to do?

    I wish you well. No matter what happens, you can be certain that you've tried everything and made every effort. Sadly, the day comes, for all of them eventually. She is obviously much loved, and I'm sure she knows that. :hugs
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    Duck acting off, possible obstruction

    Like others, I have chickens rather than ducks. Molasses flush I have used is recommended for toxins: 1 cup molasses mixed in 2 1/2 gallons of drinking water. Give for a maximum of 8 hours and then replace that mixture with electrolite water. If he's not drinking on his own you can give that...
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    Sick hybrid and what to do?

    Make sure she has access to grit as well.
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    Sick hybrid and what to do?

    Fingers crossed. Glad she's eating now.
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    What to do if chicks/ducklings have been fed veggies for several weeks without access to grit?

    Sorry, I haven't been getting notifications for some reason on this thread. Hope your babies are doing OK. So sorry about all the drama and non-help you are dealing with. I've dealt with more than my share of people who want to argue with me about how I do things, despite the fact that they...
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    Sick hybrid and what to do?

    IF, and it's a big if, you see improvement from worming, then if the bird doesn't seem quite right, I follow up with amoxicillin (not every time). I have had birds with secondary infections after carrying a load of roundworms. Internal parasites can cause runny or mucousy droppings. But as...
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    Sick hybrid and what to do?

    The doses I have used are: 10 mg/kg twice a day for 5 days (0.1 ml per 2.2 lbs) 15 mg/kg once a day for 5 days (0.15 ml per 2.2 lbs) 20 mg/kg once a day for 5 days (0.2 ml per 2.2 lbs) They also have 10 mg pills, if you prefer over the liquid. I have used the liquid and pills, as well as...
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    Sick hybrid and what to do?

    The easiest thing to find is probably amoxicillin. You can get it on line without a prescription as fish mox or fish amoxicillin. Getting it in time would be the issue. For many reproductive problems enrofloxacin (baytril) is most commonly used. You can get it as an oral medication from...
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    Sick hybrid and what to do?

    It might be more economical to have your state poultry lab do it for you, I see three listed in Alabama, list below. You can contact the nearest and ask for particulars. https://www.metzerfarms.com/poultry-labs.html Sadly, laying hens do suffer from various reproductive issues, cancers...
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    Sick hybrid and what to do?

    If you are going to worm, you are better off using something you can direct dose the bird with rather than something that mixes in the feed. That way you know they get the entire dose. Sometimes they don't eat well if they are feeling bad, or may pick out only what they want, leaving other...
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    Swollen Right Eye, Bile, Eye Discharge, White Residue Around Mouth in Rooster

    Sounds like she is not digesting well. The gurgling could be from the crop contents coming back up and getting in her airway. That could be from whatever is ailing the flock, or could also have another cause. Crop issues can have many different possible causes. These are good articles with...
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