California - Northern

[ronott1]

I've never heard of it either Amy. But my birds are barely panting these days, so you shouldn't need the misters anymore. I don't have misters in my flock and (knock on wood) have yet to lose a bird to heat. (though you are hotter than me in the summer)

It is Black mold. Linda Hammid had a Marans die of it last year.

We can catch it too. I would wear a mask when cleaning. It comes from wood getting wet from the misters or other moisture sources like a leaky roof and etc.

ron

 

[ronott1]

Megan says the medicine is Diamycin.

Ron

 

[Happy Chooks]

Hey guys - I know a lot of you on this thread are frequently looking to rehome birds for free. A new section for this in in the BST area. See here:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...t-area-animals-in-need-of-free-re-homing/0_50

 

[zooweemama]

I wonder if it could have been the fill dirt we bought and used in the coop and run. The more I read the more I am not sure it's the misters...(altho I am sure they didn't help!)...all that I read I can't find anything that says what to do with the sick ones. Is says in several articles hat treatment is useless (to the chicken) and to clean the coop/run and use copper sulfate etc. If there is nothing to help with the sick ones...will they get better or stay sick? It just doesn't say anywhere!

 

[capayvalleychick]

If there is nothing to help with the sick ones...will they get better or stay sick? It just doesn't say anywhere!

Maybe the best thing to do is to try and boost their immune systems. Probiotics. You already give them a very healthy diet. You want them to be naturally strong enough to fight off illness etc. The survivors will be stronger.

 

[capayvalleychick]

I had forgotten about this, but I made this for my flock years ago. I trust this breeder.
http://www.backyardpoultrymag.com/issues/5/5-6/an_herbal_mash_for_sick_chickens.html

 

[ronott1]

I wonder if it could have been the fill dirt we bought and used in the coop and run. The more I read the more I am not sure it's the misters...(altho I am sure they didn't help!)...all that I read I can't find anything that says what to do with the sick ones. Is says in several articles hat treatment is useless (to the chicken) and to clean the coop/run and use copper sulfate etc. If there is nothing to help with the sick ones...will they get better or stay sick? It just doesn't say anywhere!

Quote:

I had forgotten about this, but I made this for my flock years ago. I trust this breeder.
http://www.backyardpoultrymag.com/issues/5/5-6/an_herbal_mash_for_sick_chickens.html

You are probably correct. Treat with the copper sulfate to kill the mold(wherever it is) and give the ones exposed the herbal mash Kim posted.

The Necropsy saved you a lot of grief.

Ron

 

[Hangtown Farms]

I've never heard of it either Amy. But my birds are barely panting these days, so you shouldn't need the misters anymore. I don't have misters in my flock and (knock on wood) have yet to lose a bird to heat. (though you are hotter than me in the summer)

yes that is the nice part about whre we live. 2000-3000 feet is so nice. 78 up here today and loving it.

 

[Happy Chooks]

Quote: It was quite nice today.

 

[chiqita]

ok, well purples isn't any worse. I still hear nothing in her breathing, and her eyes are clear ( or what i can see of them. She didnt like me exposing them, however, so it should still mean they hurt.

The only other symptom I have seen is she is doing something with her beak, like ya know when you go to taste something and you purse your lips and run it over your tounge? She is doing that, opening and closing her beak and it makes little smacking noises. Still has no interest in food or water. But more irate when I try and force water on her.

I did not find anything looking up chickens ans smacking noises.... somehow i'm hoping it makes more sense to you all.

Zoo, i'm so happy your problem is treatable! If I was in a better mood today id be dancing!