California - Northern

[Happy Chooks]

Help! I woke up to one of my girls standing in the corner of the run kind of puffed up. There has been no abnormal poo. She did not lay yesterday, but did the day before.  She has been completely normal util this morning. She had not interest in scratch this morning, and did not come running as normal.

I removed her and have her in a small carrier. Any ideas? How should I proceed?

Have you checked her vent? Look around for maggots.

 

[ronott1]

I forgot to ask....which ivermectin the oral or topical?

For mites, topical is said to be a better choice. injectable(goes into water) will kill both but is said to be better for worms. I have both types now.

For Cocci and Worms, a poo sample can be sent to UCD for a float test. Ask them to check for both. The cost is $10.50. A local vet may do the test too--It is the same test as for Dogs and cats but a vet would probably not test for Cocci.

I bought Corid powder from TSC. It is a white powder and it is given at a rate of 1/2 tsp per gallon for 5 to 7 days. Then give them half dose for another 5 to 7 days to build immunity.

Cocci does not usually make chicks sick past 15 weeks old or so, unless you have a bad type of it at your place. It seems that there may be a bad one in your area though.

Also, give them B vitamins along with cocci. Corid does not hurt the eggs so you do not need to withdraw from collecting and eating the eggs.

 

[lawatt]

I was wanting to keep some on hand anyway. Were you able to find it locally?

yes, bought it at Western Farm (the package says it's for cattle, but fine to use with chicklets) -- cheap and definitely good to have on hand.

 

[chiqita]

If you find mites you can also use front line. Ivemection did not have enough punch for my mites so I use that now. All of those things work unless they are too sick to preen, they have the spread the oil around since chickens don't sweat. Not that yours are, but if they are too Ill to preen you have to wash them very carefully and get rid of everything and hope for the best.

Make sure if you do that they are completely dry afterward and warm.

 

[tommysgirl]

I thought I was the only one using the term "Round Robin". Up here I get corrected to "Master Showmanship". It is a big advantage having done so many animals. DD had a heck of a time with steer & swine, she qualified with poultry and did a greatd job with sheep, goat and the other small animals. The judge was forgiving on horse since it was on grass for the first time in a week and only wanted to eat.

I guess we may still be using antiquated terms down here

I think it is still referred to as Round Robin or maybe my nieces both just say that b/c it's what they are used to and they know I get it.

Mossy Oak I am so sorry that you have a sick girl. Hope it clears up soon!

Ali. If you are moving I hope it is something you are excited about and I hope you get your coop moved easily. I was going to say dog crates too. You may also make a quick A Frame PVC tractor if you have a predator proof area to keep it at night.

Happy Chooks: When I read your chicken accounting out loud to my husband last night he laughed out loud. That is exactly how I was explaining it to him...the cockerels, the straight run chicks and the ones in the eggs don't count!

Turns out he is just as guilty of chicken math. I set my limit at 20 juvies/adults by the end of summer and I am at 19. When we were discussing what route to take...eggs, chicks or pullets for next spring he said "....well 24 is a good number and I think that we can allow for an additional 3" Plus I am pretty sure Curly and his Bantam girls won't count....I think I am going to get him a frizzled friend and he has a D'Anver girl who is just waiting for him to get into his new digs. (Curly, not my H)

Kim: Ozzie's crow is getting stronger and less like a croak. He actually waited for most of the girls to leave the coop before he did, he was sweet talking the juvies and he doesn't CHARGE!!!!! into things like a bull anymore... the boy is growing up and he is so beautiful. Harriet is a sweet pea. She makes such sweet little noises and will let me pet her. Like my other Dels she is really calm. I also peeked at some of your more recent pics of your new Del babies on the Del thread. Man oh Man are they amazing!

The chicks are 2 weeks old now and Beak Face is allowing more contact with them and the big girls. My red stars are #1 and #2 and they each have given a chick or Beakface the business for not knowing their place. A week ago BF wouldn't have stood for it but she did yesterday.

 

[chiqita]

For mites, topical is said to be a better choice. injectable(goes into water) will kill both but is said to be better for worms. I have both types now.

For Cocci and Worms, a poo sample can be sent to UCD for a float test. Ask them to check for both. The cost is $10.50. A local vet may do the test too--It is the same test as for Dogs and cats but a vet would probably not test for Cocci.

I bought Corid powder from TSC. It is a white powder and it is given at a rate of 1/2 tsp per gallon for 5 to 7 days. Then give them half dose for another 5 to 7 days to build immunity.

Cocci does not usually make chicks sick past 15 weeks old or so, unless you have a bad type of it at your place. It seems that there may be a bad one in your area though.

Also, give them B vitamins along with cocci. Corid does not hurt the eggs so you do not need to withdraw from collecting and eating the eggs.

Ron all those European vets seem to dislike in for worms in chickens. I need to start saving their posts so I remember what they recommend....

The vets that post a lot are on the serama and silkie pages. If anyone wants the names pm me. The duck page has a few vets too but I am not familiar enough with them to know if it is good advice or not.

 

[MossyoakLane]

Have you checked her vent? Look around for maggots.

Yes, there is a tiny bit of poop, but nothing I would think was abnormal in anyway. Vent looked healthy otherwise.

For mites, topical is said to be a better choice. injectable(goes into water) will kill both but is said to be better for worms. I have both types now.

For Cocci and Worms, a poo sample can be sent to UCD for a float test. Ask them to check for both. The cost is $10.50. A local vet may do the test too--It is the same test as for Dogs and cats but a vet would probably not test for Cocci.

I bought Corid powder from TSC. It is a white powder and it is given at a rate of 1/2 tsp per gallon for 5 to 7 days. Then give them half dose for another 5 to 7 days to build immunity.

Cocci does not usually make chicks sick past 15 weeks old or so, unless you have a bad type of it at your place. It seems that there may be a bad one in your area though.

Also, give them B vitamins along with cocci. Corid does not hurt the eggs so you do not need to withdraw from collecting and eating the eggs.

Just sent hubby down to pick up Corrid, Ivermectin, and some Pyrethrin. I like to do the organic and natural thing, but I guess sometimes I need to sacrifice that for the health of my chickies. I guess I will throw everything at it.....and hope it works.

I thought I read somewhere you are not supposed to give vitamins along with the corrid? I could have mixed that up with another treatment I read about.....so please correct me.

Oh! Wester Farms has both liquid and powder. I told my husband the liquid. Should I call him and tell him powder instead? We have a bucket/nipple watering system and I thought the liquid might be easier to distribute in it. It is a lower concentration at 9% I think, instead of the 20% powder.

 

[ronott1]

Yes, there is a tiny bit of poop, but nothing I would think was abnormal in anyway. Vent looked healthy otherwise.

The poop on the behind is a symptom of Mites and worms.

 

[ronott1]

If you find mites you can also use front line. Ivemection did not have enough punch for my mites so I use that now. All of those things work unless they are too sick to preen, they have the spread the oil around since chickens don't sweat. Not that yours are, but if they are too Ill to preen you have to wash them very carefully and get rid of everything and hope for the best.

Make sure if you do that they are completely dry afterward and warm.

Did you withdraw from eating the eggs with Frontline? I might try it if mine get mites again.

 

[gryeyes]

So I may be moving in a few weeks. How the heck do you move chickens when you only gave one coop? I can't truly afford another and I have a limited amount of time to move.

My current set up is not move friendly.

I have been racking my brain trying to come up with a solution and I haven't come up with a satisfactory plan.

Any of you had to do a move with chickens?

Yup. Fifty of 'em, a gander and some ducks. Pet carriers, cardboard boxes, lots of trips, a friend or two willing to transport some noisy boxes /carriers in their cars for 54 miles. We stuffed as many as four chickens in some large boxes.

BUT I had the coop set up ahead of time..... To house them all for a few days.