Chickens developing Slow Growing Disease/Sickeness and Dieing

[Eggcessive]

Please update your thread whatever happens, and with any necropsy results, since it helps others.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I'm sorry you are having to go through this.
I agree with @Eggcessive hopefully a necropsy will give you more information so you can successfully treat your existing flock, or at least know what the cause is, which will help ease your mind.

 

[ladyearth]

Quote: what is DM powder?
sorry for all your suffering and your poor lil girlies.....

 

[Wyorp Rock]

what is DM powder?
sorry for all your suffering and your poor lil girlies.....

I am assuming OP meant DE - Diatomaceous Earth (food grade)

 

[Breakofday316]

The hen died during the night. I washed her off with cold water, put her in a paper bag, ice packed bottom of box, lined with bubble wrap, separated in the middle, and she is settled down on top. Ready to go have a Necropsy done. Will post when I get results. Thanks.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I'm sorry for your loss

 

[Breakofday316]

I'm still battling with this unknown disease. When I think everything is going great then another death happens. & not necessarily with all the symptoms as above. Yesterday noticed my beautiful golden cuckoo Marian Was opening beak routinely, puffed up every so often, closing eyes in a corner away from the flock. I'm currently trying on one of my 3 month old is poly-e-Visol, silenium, vit E, & vet RX. To see if it is just a lack of vitamins in their diet. No evidence of parasites on the body, poop good, just seems underweight.not sure if all young hens are thin.?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Were you able to get necropsy results?

Have you treated for Cocci by any chance?

Dosage for Cocci is 1 1/2 teaspoons Corid powder per gallon or 2 teaspoons of 9.6% Corid liquid per gallon
Give for 5-7 days - make sure this is the ONLY water available during that time period. Mix a fresh batch at least once a day.


https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/coccidiosis-how-to-treat-it
http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/poultry/coccidiosis/overview_of_coccidiosis_in_poultry.html
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/818879/updated-corid-and-amprol-amprolium-dosing

Video mid page, shown in younger chicks, but can affect older birds under certain conditions - video is sad so view with your discretion.
http://www.easychickenry.com/coccidiosis-in-chickens.html

 

[Breakofday316]

Thank you! Can I give this to all ages?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Yes, you can give Corid to all ages.