Birds dying in the run

[Sonoran Silkies]

I have a coop that I cannot use any longer for similar reasons. I have never been able to determine the problem. I have thoroughly sprayed to kill insects, then thoroughly cleaned and disinfected, let sit vacant for months and months, but if I try to use it, the birds get ill.

Try to think back to the first time a bird got ill--had you done anything different in the week or so preceding the illness? Think about having a necropsy should another die.

 

[leslie0815]

As far as eating my birds eat very well no problem with appetite or food quality. Thanks for all the info. I'll keep ya'll posted.

Leslie

 

[LynneP]

Is there any creosote in the wood used there, or the old Pentox (copper-based wood preservative)? These two things are often responsible for soil contamination and resulting deaths of birds.

 

[leslie0815]

No creosote around........the mystery continues.......