Are do my silkies have MG?

[curiousjorge118]

I'm really worried because I have them with 17 other new chickens and I need to know what to do

 

[curiousjorge118]

Sorry for the typo.

 

[TwoCrows]

Welcome to BYC!

I am sorry your flock is having trouble. MG is a respiratory ailment that will cause heavy discharge from the nostrils, swollen faces that do NOT smell, (if the face smells, it is not MG but Coryza which has the same symptoms as MG except the face smells) watery eyes and sometimes bubbles in the eyes, lethargic birds, etc.... You can have deaths with both of these ailments.

If you suspect MG, you will want to get them on Duramycin in the water for 7 to 14 days, depending on how bad the infection is. If you suspect Coryza, you will need Sulfadimethoxine in the water for 5, or 6 days days maximum. You can get the Duramycin at some feed stores, the Sulfadimethoxine you will need to order on line.

But I think you need to post this question in our emergency section for more help with this issue....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/10/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures

Good luck with your flock and I hope you can get this solved soon.

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! Sorry about your flock, X2 on post in the Emergencies section TwoCrows linked for you for help in figuring out what you are dealing with.

 

[gander007]

You got some good advice above ,,,,,

 

[drumstick diva]

Hope those on the emergency line can prepare you for treating this.