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So my adopted flock has been slowly shrinking from EYP. I have 2 more dying right now. I've been learning all I can about EYP. And today it really sunk in - one of them IS NOT dying from EYP. She is not an internal layer. Definitely not. Holy Chickenfeathers!!! I got so excited, because maybe I can help this one. Then it occurred to me that she's still dying an I have no idea what I'm doing...
I'm considering treating her for an intestinal fungal infection.
My plan: 24 hours with no food, only copper sulphate in her water, then yoghurt with gentian violet, then some protein, then easily digestible mashes.
Why I think it could be fungal? A lot of things could cause her symptoms. Fungal infection is one that I might actually be able to do something about, so why not try? Can I hurt her if I do what I'm planning and I'm wrong?
Symptoms: 1 month ago, she started having "green poos of death" - no blood. They're really runny ones with bright green chunks. She's also anorexic. She has a very poor appetite, and is extremely thin. She doesn't seem miserable, and is happily doing her usual routine around the yard pecking and scratching. She retires early, and sleeps in the nest-box - probably from exhaustion. She does not appear to be processing and absorbing the food she does eat. She isn't laying (but she rarely does).
History:
Breed: RIR
Age: unknown - at least 2, probably closer to 5. I got her 18 months ago. She's never been much of a layer, which is why I suspect advanced age. Always been very healthy
She, and the others, were wormed with Valbazen 6 weeks ago - 2 treatments 10 days apart. I can't imagine that worms are her problem.
Diet: Layer pellets, whatever she finds on our 5 acres, and kitchen scraps - fruits and veggies. Unfortunately, the kids sneak her bread, which makes me a little suspicious.
Feed is stored in a tight garbage can outside, under a carport. Seems to stay dry.
Bedding is straw, with pine shavings on top. The straw also makes me suspicious - I know it can be a mold/fungus haven.
Rest of the flock? I have one other bird with loose poos. However, their content seems to be normal, they just aren't nice firm turds. Hen is plump and is laying. I don't think the two have the same problem.
They get DE mixed with the pellets, raw ACV in one of their waterers daily, and fresh garlic daily.
I'm considering treating her for an intestinal fungal infection.
My plan: 24 hours with no food, only copper sulphate in her water, then yoghurt with gentian violet, then some protein, then easily digestible mashes.
Why I think it could be fungal? A lot of things could cause her symptoms. Fungal infection is one that I might actually be able to do something about, so why not try? Can I hurt her if I do what I'm planning and I'm wrong?
Symptoms: 1 month ago, she started having "green poos of death" - no blood. They're really runny ones with bright green chunks. She's also anorexic. She has a very poor appetite, and is extremely thin. She doesn't seem miserable, and is happily doing her usual routine around the yard pecking and scratching. She retires early, and sleeps in the nest-box - probably from exhaustion. She does not appear to be processing and absorbing the food she does eat. She isn't laying (but she rarely does).
History:
Breed: RIR
Age: unknown - at least 2, probably closer to 5. I got her 18 months ago. She's never been much of a layer, which is why I suspect advanced age. Always been very healthy
She, and the others, were wormed with Valbazen 6 weeks ago - 2 treatments 10 days apart. I can't imagine that worms are her problem.
Diet: Layer pellets, whatever she finds on our 5 acres, and kitchen scraps - fruits and veggies. Unfortunately, the kids sneak her bread, which makes me a little suspicious.
Feed is stored in a tight garbage can outside, under a carport. Seems to stay dry.
Bedding is straw, with pine shavings on top. The straw also makes me suspicious - I know it can be a mold/fungus haven.
Rest of the flock? I have one other bird with loose poos. However, their content seems to be normal, they just aren't nice firm turds. Hen is plump and is laying. I don't think the two have the same problem.
They get DE mixed with the pellets, raw ACV in one of their waterers daily, and fresh garlic daily.
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