Chicken can't walk

[casportpony]

What sounds like the culprit?

-Kathy

 

[Olson]

Avian Encephalomyelitis

Do you know if there is a way to treat the other chickens or if it's contagious? If a vaccine is needed, where would we buy it?

 

[Olson]

I made a video of him but can't figure out how to post it, it's not working properly. I could email it to you Kathy so you could give your opinion.
I am so sad

 

[casportpony]

I made a video of him but can't figure out how to post it, it's not working properly. I could email it to you Kathy so you could give your opinion.
I am so sad

My email is my BYC username @ gmail.com (I'd type it out, but afraid I'd start getting spam).

-Kathy

 

[casportpony]

Sent you a PM with my contact info.

-Kathy

 

[casportpony]

The video sent to my email is just a bunch of colorful graphics.

-Kathy

 

[casportpony]

Same type of video again...

I have to feed now, so I'll be off for about an hour, but I wanted to tell you that I had two that looked like they could have had AE, but I treated them with E and B2 for two days and they both got better in 2-3 days, so don't give up yet!

-Kathy

 

[Eggcessive]

Avian Encephalomyelitis

Do you know if there is a way to treat the other chickens or if it's contagious? If a vaccine is needed, where would we buy it?

Since it hasn't been diagnosed by a lab, I would keep treating with vitamins, and feeding a high quality chick feed. The chick would have had to contract AE from another chicken or through the egg, so I wouldn't rule out any of the diseases discussed. Treating for coccidiosis as Kathy suggested would not be harmful in any way, but I would continue vitamins throughout a Corid treatment. If a chick dies, I would get a necropsy by the state vet. It's best to get the details on sending one before it happens. Here is some info: http://agr.wa.gov/FoodAnimal/AnimalHealth/statevets.aspx
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/799747/how-to-send-a-bird-for-a-necropsy-pictures

 

[casportpony]

@Olson , How are they today?

-Kathy

 

[Olson]

Still the same today. I have the two sick chicks inside and I am giving them vitamin supplement in the water.