Acidified Copper Sulfate - To the Rescue

[hanneke]

You'll have to open the rooster's mouth, inspect the roof of his mouth and the back and sides of the mouth as well as the entrance to the esophagus at the back of his mouth for tiny white splotches. The white splotches ARE the yeast infection.
In conjunction there might be mucus in the esophagus causing him to gurgle when he crows. It's a good indicator that the yeast infection is in the crop as well.

Thank you!
Where did you buy the acidified copper sulfate?

 

[dawg53]

Thank you!
Where did you buy the acidified copper sulfate?

You can buy it here:
https://jedds.com/products/acidified-copper-sulfate-animal-science?_pos=1&_sid=eeb7e88ee&_ss=r

 

[LilRed2024]

You mix the ACV with ACS because the ACV has anti bacterial and anti fungal properties and cuts through mucus.
I used it for yeast infection treatment in a rooster.

How much acv and acs? Can I syringe this?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

How much acv and acs? Can I syringe this?

Welcome To BYC

Looks like he posted the answers on Post#5.

Here are the instructions for using Acidified Copper Sulfate (ACS):
Using a one gallon jug; add 1/4 level teaspoon ACS and 2 teaspoons Apple Cider Vinegar into the water and shake well. Then add the mixture into the chickens waterer. Do this for no more than 10 days straight.
If you have a small waterer, you can use the same mixture for no more than two days, then make a fresh batch on the third day.
Personally, I mixed a fresh batch daily.
Keep in mind that canker causes chickens to be carriers of the disease and can be spread to other birds via waterers/feeders.

 

[hayley3]

I have had chickens for 8 years, and this forum is a wealth of information. Recently, I had a bird with a serious sour crop. I picked her up 3 days ago and she vomited sour gross fluid down my legs. I tried everything I could find: ACV, Kefir, massage, miconazole, more massage, greek yogurt, oregano and other herbs! I finally broke down and utilized Acidified copper sulfate in her water, 1/4 tsp to a gallon of water, first in a dropper to get it into her, then in her bowl. Only a day later, she is WAY better. Her crop deflated significantly, she hopped off her perch and came out to have some breakfast this morning. I know there are many disagreements about this chemical, and people who disparage the use of it in their flock, but it has NEVER failed to rid my girls of a sour crop. It is a tool, and one that I am glad to have in my arsenal. Just wanted to let people know that its OK to do what works for you and your flock, quickly, efficiently, and without any drama. I am so relieved that my bird is better, and just want to share the knowledge in case someone is on the fence about using it. Thank you to all those great chicken mamas and papas out there for your insight and knowledge. I am a huge fan of this site and what it offers!

How much of the ACS water were you giving the hen when she was not drinking? My hen is not drinking.

 

[dawg53]

How much of the ACS water were you giving the hen when she was not drinking? My hen is not drinking.

I was giving my rooster 10ml ACS treated water orally 3 times a day using a 10ml syringe without a needle.
I cradled him on my lap and administered it 1/4ml at a time orally while pulling his wattles down in order to open his mouth. Then immediately releasing his wattles as soon as I administered the treated water so that he could swallow the liquid as not to choke.
It was a little time consuming, patience is key. Fortunately my rooster was cooperative during the whole process.

 

[hayley3]

I was giving my rooster 10ml ACS treated water orally 3 times a day using a 10ml syringe without a needle.
I cradled him on my lap and administered it 1/4ml at a time orally while pulling his wattles down in order to open his mouth. Then immediately releasing his wattles as soon as I administered the treated water so that he could swallow the liquid as not to choke.
It was a little time consuming, patience is key. Fortunately my rooster was cooperative during the whole process.

Thanks..I bought a feeding tube although it's a bit long, it gets the job done. I just poke the tip slightly down her throat. But my chicken has no white patches...she has gooey saliva in her beak. This is her last chance, I hope it helps. Her crop was mushy this morning and she has had nothing to eat since yesterday. I massaged it yesterday evening and got out a lot of liquid, so I thought we would be starting with an empty crop but nope.