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    Rattling and not eating

    Hi. I have a 2 year old Buff Orpington with rattling sounds in her chest. She has no mucus or drainage or facial swelling. She has lost her appetite. I separated her right away and started treating with Tylan (oral). I suspect my flock has been in contact with MG simply because of all the wild...
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    Very sick Silkie! Please help me diagnose.

    Thank you so much. She seemed very close to death last night but this morning is standing and at least trying to peck at some mash I made for her. I used pellet feed mixed with a bit of water that has a bit of garlic, ginger, and acv in it. Her breathing is much better and she’s standing on her...
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    Very sick Silkie! Please help me diagnose.

    Her crop cleared over night but she’s weak and barely breathing. The wry neck makes feeding quite difficult and delicate.
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    Very sick Silkie! Please help me diagnose.

    She was not vaccinated against Mareks but has no other Mareks symptoms. No odors at all. I gave a bit of yogurt today and will check her crop and try again tomorrow. Could the antibiotic have made her tummy upset to the point of not eating? And then her nutrient deficiency kicked in? I know wry...
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    Sick silkie. Help

    I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m dealing with a similar situation, can you please tell me what medicine she was on? My Silkie was given antibiotics (SMZ) and is now developing wry neck.
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    Very sick Silkie! Please help me diagnose.

    My 7 month old Silkie had one swollen eye 6 days ago. I separated her and moved her inside. I took her to an avian vet the next day who said she had an eye infection and he put her on antibiotic eye drops and an oral antibiotic (SMZ). He didn’t find any signs of respiratory problems but gave an...
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