Breath that would knock a donkey on its ass😆

[Tacampbell73]

Oh jeez. I just read up on canker and I think you might be right. If so shouldn't it resolve metronidazole? Also how long before I can try it again, the withdrawal period I think it's called?

 

[Eggcessive]

Metronidazole is the usual treatment for canker, 250 mg daily given orally for 5-7 days. Have you tried that yet? Some use acidified copper sulfate 1/4 tsp per gallon of water for 5-7 days. The problem with not getting a diagnosis first is that you may be treating the wrong disease. Miconazole treats yeast (fungus, candida,) but does not treat canker which is a protozoan disease that is also called trichamoniasis. A withdrawal time is about not using eggs when treating with drugs or antibiotics, anti-protozoans. Since mist things are not approved for chickens and used off label, we can’t really tell you when eggs are safe to eat. With most I would wait at least a month but that is up to the individual.

 

[HorseGirlAbby]

I just want to stress that if it is canker, you want to keep him away from all your other birds, as it’s very contagious and is spread through water sources. Very sorry to hear about your guy, a couple of my girls have had canker and it’s a nasty disease. Best of luck to you in treating it

 

[Tacampbell73]

Thanks guys. Upon checking the Merk manual and the AI information they propose that trichomoniasis presents with oral lesions. Then as it progresses it coalesces into ocular discharge. He has had zero problems with his eyes. I started him on the Miconazile but again I wasn't staying consistent with his dosage and he missed too many doses for it to even have a chance. Moreover when I Google about canker they say it is a parasitic infection caused by the protozoan Trichomonas gallinae which they say is treated with an antiprotozoan medication which they then list as metronidazole and 3 others. Even so far as to say it is effective in treating it. So it sounds like my guy needs a full 7 day 2x a day course. He is still trying to eat and drinking readily. The other problem I am facing though is he has had this at least 2 weeks or more. He has been segregated since he is an elderly bird. His wattles hid most of the early swelling so their is a good chance he may have had this possibly a month. The ball built up in his throat is only responding to heat and massage. Oil did nothing. What I'm getting out are chunks of a substance like chick starter or sawdust. I think I have a game plan it's just so hard to watch a bird I have raised from an egg go through this. Thank you for your advice. I know in the past you have been so much help in other chicken problems and that your advice is well respected among all of the BYC members. I will keep you posted.

 

[PeaShack]

The love you have for your roo is touching, beautifully poignant. Many prayers for you both.