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I believe I would need a prescription for those and no vets here will see chickens. I called all of them in a 100 mile radius that I could find. The other vet is actually the pathologist and I am not sure he would prescribe without proof of what it was - which so far is illusive. But yes, he did a culture and still said it was inconclusive. And by then the samples were old and I ran out of money ($55 per bird for another culture, plus overnight shipping, plus the necropsy fees). At this point I am down to thinking I might as well just aim my money at solutions - even a broken watch is right twice a day right? Eventually something is going to work - or nothing is. But at this point I can't see spending more money for "inconclusive results". If they couldn't figure it out with 8 birds in front of them - what difference will 10 or even 20 make? (In case it sounds like I have a snarky tone - please know I don't - I am getting frustrated but not at anyone here.) I appreciate all the help. I had to put down my Collonca this morning. He gave up eating
The Denagard arrived today and I will try it in the morning. I have read that if it is going to help you should see significant results within 48 hours. So here is hoping. Meanwhile I have also ordered Oxine and a cool air humidifier to use in the coop . We are due to have temps back up in the high 50s and 60s over the next week so I should be safe to use it as soon as it arrives. I think even if the Denagard does the trick I will use it anyway just to play it safe. I will also use it to thoroughly sanitize the coop (with the chickens locked out of course).Fingers crossed the dying is nearly over.
And, chemo starts on Thursday for hubby so I need some good news.
She will truly be missed.
