Thank you for your responses. Here are the answers to the questions:
1) What type of bird , age and weight. Rhode Island Red and Black Sexlink, one year old
2) What is the behavior, exactly. less egg production, bloody droppings, wet feathers on rear with white stuff sticking to them
3) How long has the bird been exhibiting symptoms?One of my six hens has had these wet feathers for about a month, but no other symptoms, no blood. I have had reduced egg production for about 1-2 months.
4) Is there any bleeding, injury, broken bones or other sign of trauma.bloody droppings
5) What happened, if anything that you know of, that may have caused the situation.I think it's an infection
6) What has the bird been eating and drinking, if at all.Layer pellets and water are available to all hens, hard to tell who has been eating or drinking and who hasn't
7) How does the poop look? Normal? Bloody? Runny? etc.sometimes runny and bloody, sometimes not
8) What has been the treatment you have administered so far?Just started Sulfamethoxine, since experienced person told me it's most likely Coccidiosis
9 ) What is your intent as far as treatment? For example, do you want to treat completely yourself, or do you need help in stabilizing the bird til you can get to a vet?
10) If you have a picture of the wound or condition, please post it. It may help.
11) Describe the housing/bedding in useWood shavings in enclosed chicken coop.
Do you agree with the diagnosis of Coccidiosis? Other suggestions? How long should I treat? Not eat eggs for how long?
Is regular de-worming necessary or overkill?
Thank you for your help!
