Recent content by jgcalifornia

#8 - What happened to Reese's? Was it just coincidence or did the sun trigger something?

Ordered. Not yet arrived. Look like canker to you? BTW zoologix.com said they could perform testing but I will have to tell them what pathogen(s) I want them to test for.

I just posted some updated pics of what's in Gilly's mouth if you guys want to take a look? It's on page 3 of the original thread I posted. https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/this-keeps-growing-inside-my-chickens-mouth-throat.1311905/page-3

Update on Gilly: So the alleged canker sores have come back. I managed to get some pics.

I got it. Thanks. So if dosing is 250mg a day, how is this administered? Crush pill and put in a syringe with water?

Okay. Thanks again. Metronidazole is by prescription only, correct?

Awesome, thanks for that info. Purchased here: https://www.jefferspet.com/products/acidified-copper-sulfate-1

That's the one. Purchased from Jefferspet

To be honest, I'm a bit terrified of the Acidified Copper Sulfate. It arrived today and aside from being bright blue, it looks way too much like the chemicals that go into a swimming pool. The thought of that going down anyone's throat has caused me to pause on that for now. It may be too...

Thanks for the reply and many thanks for the metal tip. Their water is in a stainless steel bowl and I would not have known this is not okay. What would happen? So far I have been trying Thyme oil. My original post is here...

Can anyone here advise on dosage please for the Acidified Copper Sulfate? The directions are for 256 gallons of water which doesn't help. I have one chicken who I am currently treating for canker sores and wanted to try the copper sulfate. I appreciate any direction re dosage. Thanks!

Do I want Alcohol free Genetian violet? Or does it not matter. Thanks!

Gilly already had avian pox so I don't think the dry pox would come back, right? Ok, thank you for the info. Will be trying the thyme oil first. If no results will move on to the Genetian Violet. I may do both of these in conjunction with the Acidified Copper Sulfate in the water source...

Thanks. No problem if swallowed by hen? What happened to the cankers on your faverolles?

Okay so how do we rule out one vs the other? Gilly was the only survivor of my flock who were met with avian pox about 2 years ago. None of the others had wet pox. Just the dry pox. I am inclined to treat with thyme (administered orally showed to be as effective as metronidazole according to...