2 dead hens, another sick. Ideas

[Ephemeraljs]

Hello all,

Looking for any insight into what his happening with my flock. In my mixed flock of 5 Amerauacas and now 7 ISA browns, I had 2 hens exhibit lethargy and death (one had a blue-ish comb). I recently added the ISAs into this coop after a good hearted but poorly thought out chicken rescue. I needed to deworm (round worm) and treat for mites and lice which was recently done (plus give them a good clean). These chickens are just coming out of a molt. Two of these chickens have sinced died and another is not doing well (2 weeks later but same lethargy). However, I cannot be sure these chickens are the source because one of my Ameraucanas (acquired just before Christmas) has a gurgly stomach and previously had clear liquid coming from her beak (see post "Chicken Vomit"). The best guess for her was sour crop which I attempted to treat with yogurt and ACV. She still gurgles but otherwise seems fine.

I thought the other chickens died of worms but with this latest illness, I'm afraid there is something serious in the coop. Some of the chickens have yellow foamy poop sometimes. Most poop seems normal. The currently ill chicken *pooped* a clear liquid the last time I saw her. Main symptom is lethargy - they sleep in the corner during the day before death. She is isolated at the moment. If she goes like the others, she'll die in the next day or 2.

Any insights? Please.

 

[micstrachan]

So sorry. Can you further clarify? You recently mixed two flocks by rescuing one, is that right? And chickens from both sides are getting sick?

 

[Ephemeraljs]

I added the recused chickens into a coops with others. Only the rescued chickens have died. They've been in the coop for 3 weeks. I treated for worms last week (on Monday) after finding a round worms in droppings. 2 chickens died a few days apart around the same time I found the worms. They seemed fine for the week and a half in between until today.

 

[micstrachan]

They might be dying from something your original flock has built up a resistance to. Could even be coccidosis. It might be a good idea to treat for that, as there is no harm in doing so. Good luck!

 

[Ephemeraljs]

Thank you

 

[Wyorp Rock]

What did you use to treat the roundworms with?
Do you have photos of the poop?
Can you take a fresh fecal sample to your vet for testing of worms and coccidiosis?

Since these are new to your property, you may also be dealing with Coccidiosis. Do you have Corid or Amprolium available? (photos of what products you have would be great)

Try to keep the sick one hydrated. If you have not treated the lice/mites, then you need to get those under control. A permethrin poultry dust or spray would be the best thing to use. Treat all your girls for external parasites.

 

[Ephemeraljs]

All have been treated for round worm (Used Piperazine) and mites/lice. So far the latest sicky seems to have stabilized. I have her isolated and hydrated.