Hi RaeJean. I ended up taking my Ameraucana to the vet today as she was getting worse. The vet confirmed gapeworms and then said my bird was so far gone it would not be worth the cost of trying to bring her back. Cost me $65 total but at least she is not suffering anymore. Vet told me to...
This is my first time treating gapeworm and I would like to know if easier way to administer Safeguard than with a syringe. I would also like to know if the chicks cough out the dead worms. Thanks in advance to any who respond.
Also, have no new birds in flock. I can only have 6 birds total in the city limits. Have not had a respiratory illness before. My girls are the ambiance to my bed and breakfast so I keep them very clean and well fed. They free range so I'm sure they've eaten some slugs, snails, etc.
First she was staying in the coop and then I noticed a mucus from her beak and gurgling sound. I thought respiratory infection. Treated with VetRx. She got worse. Quite eating and drinking. Now she stands extending her neck with her mouth open gaping for air. I checked for canker in mouth...
My Ameraucana has been displaying signs of gapeworms for over a week. This is my first time to treat something like this. Using Safe-guard but I read a post saying to get 4-5 horse hairs, make a loop, and then twist tightly. Insert this in the trechea of the chicken, twist, and you can remove...