Bubbles, sneezing and a sealed eye.

[Granny Hatchet]

Did you all know that Ideal Hatchery is not mycoplasma free?

I didnt

 

[chickens really]

Lol...Granny your Funny........

 

[FishMtFarm]

Wow, did you also know more flocks have it than people know and wild birds carry it? In my opinion, the breeder shouldn't be held accountable. If they weren't doing it at her place then maybe she doesn't even know they are carriers. My flock got it from wild birds. When mine have symptoms I dont put them on heat and I have never had one die. If you want a flock free of these things, it's your responsibility as the buyer to ask if they are free and have been tested. If they say they don't know, move on and buy from someone who is tested negative. It's not illegal to sell them but it is illegal to sell out of state or go to fairs without having an NPIP certification which tested for avian influenza, which is bad. IDK, you need to ask questions if your gonna buy or else it's not her fault. She may not know her flock has it but I can tell you, most do and your never gonna get rid of it no matter how hard people try.

 

[chickens really]

Wow, did you also know more flocks have it than people know and wild birds carry it? In my opinion, the breeder shouldn't be held accountable. If they weren't doing it at her place then maybe she doesn't even know they are carriers. My flock got it from wild birds. When mine have symptoms I dont put them on heat and I have never had one die. If you want a flock free of these things, it's your responsibility as the buyer to ask if they are free and have been tested. If they say they don't know, move on and buy from someone who is tested negative. It's not illegal to sell them but it is illegal to sell out of state or go to fairs without having an NPIP certification which tested for avian influenza, which is bad. IDK, you need to ask questions if your gonna buy or else it's not her fault. She may not know her flock has it but I can tell you, most do and your never gonna get rid of it no matter how hard people try.

I have a PID number and anything is registered that I purchase for livestock..medicine wise...

 

[AlleysChicks]

Have you contacted the seller?

Yes. She said she hasn’t had any respiratory problems. She told me to keep her updated and to try Tylan?

I don't think there are any laws that say you cannot sell eggs or birds in your own state, but that might vary state to state. I do think that if you want to ship eggs and/or chicks out of state that you need to be tested for pullorum?

I had planned to get tested in the spring. That way my birds would be old enough. It was either over 4 or 6 months of age I believe.

Did you all know that Ideal Hatchery is not mycoplasma free?

I did not!

Ally, what ever you decide its not the wrong decision. I am sorry this happened. Like Kathy said, if you can get one tested to see exactly what your dealing with you really wont know how to proceed. I truly believe this came from whoever you just bought from because you have had yours for a long time and didnt you mention one might of had a problem at pick-up? Its buyer beware and all the research you can cram in.
I thought denaguard is good for all upper resp. Maybe I am mistaken . More then likely. LOL Love you and wish you the best.

the next day I noticed sneezing but I thought it was from the straw because they had been on shavings...
Just went to check on them again and no smell. It must have been the bedding that was stinking. It was definitely a funky smell before they were cleaned.
Thanks Pam, love you too! I hope they turn out ok.

 

[casportpony]

Yes. She said she hasn’t had any respiratory problems. She told me to keep her updated and to try Tylan?

If they respond to Tylan it's almost certainly mycoplasma.

 

[chickens really]

Hope they are fine...You sure got a lesson on Bird Respritory disease and transfer though...lol

 

[AlleysChicks]

Wow, did you also know more flocks have it than people know and wild birds carry it? In my opinion, the breeder shouldn't be held accountable. If they weren't doing it at her place then maybe she doesn't even know they are carriers. My flock got it from wild birds. When mine have symptoms I dont put them on heat and I have never had one die. If you want a flock free of these things, it's your responsibility as the buyer to ask if they are free and have been tested. If they say they don't know, move on and buy from someone who is tested negative. It's not illegal to sell them but it is illegal to sell out of state or go to fairs without having an NPIP certification which tested for avian influenza, which is bad. IDK, you need to ask questions if your gonna buy or else it's not her fault. She may not know her flock has it but I can tell you, most do and your never gonna get rid of it no matter how hard people try.

Swaps too for NPIP?
I feel like I need to make a binder with all the diseases and treatments for chickens with general info. I’ve never had a health problem with my older birds so this is very new to me.

Thank you for all your help

 

[AlleysChicks]

If they respond to Tylan it's almost certainly mycoplasma.

Yay
I did put VetRX in the water and shavings and no more bubbles and the swelling has gone down some in the one bird.

Hope they are fine...You sure got a lesson on Bird Respritory disease and transfer though...lol

One heck of a lesson!

 

[casportpony]

Wow, did you also know more flocks have it than people know and wild birds carry it? In my opinion, the breeder shouldn't be held accountable. If they weren't doing it at her place then maybe she doesn't even know they are carriers. My flock got it from wild birds. When mine have symptoms I dont put them on heat and I have never had one die. If you want a flock free of these things, it's your responsibility as the buyer to ask if they are free and have been tested. If they say they don't know, move on and buy from someone who is tested negative. It's not illegal to sell them but it is illegal to sell out of state or go to fairs without having an NPIP certification which tested for avian influenza, which is bad. IDK, you need to ask questions if your gonna buy or else it's not her fault. She may not know her flock has it but I can tell you, most do and your never gonna get rid of it no matter how hard people try.

Well said!