Chickens dying.... need help..

[FrostRanger]

Thx for the update! Agree with the safeguard and getting addional testing. I would definitely advise both if you can afford it. If you do get addional testing let us know the results

 

[coach723]

I meant no offense, if any was taken. You would be surprised what sometimes isn't considered, just trying to cover all the bases. I do hope you get good answers that help in going forward.

 

[SourRoses]

I don't have any experience with getting necropsies, but that report sounded very bare bones to me. If it is ALV, doesn't that show in the soft tissues, and did this lab actually check?
So far, your symptoms seem to line up with ALV, as liketurkeys said. Is the additional test for that included in your options?

 

[sniper338]

I don't have any experience with getting necropsies, but that report sounded very bare bones to me. If it is ALV, doesn't that show in the soft tissues, and did this lab actually check?
So far, your symptoms seem to line up with ALV, as liketurkeys said. Is the additional test for that included in your options?

Additional test are extra cost as noted in the sheet I posted.

This was the following up as im still looking into more test:

I received a message that you would like to discuss additional testing options on your poultry submission from last Friday. Overall, the birds were unthrifty/skinny with one showing parasites and conjunctivitis. There may be multiple husbandry and/or infectious issues at play. The tests that were recommended in the necropsy report are to target common ailments of poultry flocks and to attain a more comprehensive health evaluation beyond necropsy. Histopathology is essentially a “zoomed in” version of necropsy and would allow me to look at the organs microscopically for any disease that may not be apparent with the naked eye at necropsy. This test may also reveal the need for further testing. Similarly, fecal float would evaluate for parasites since not all can be seen at necropsy, and at times they may only have left eggs behind which may not be visible with histopathology either. Notably, this test is best performed on fresh feces, and submission of feces from live birds would be better quality. Lastly, a Mycoplasma gallisepticum/synoviae PCR is recommended since this is a common disease and can cause conjunctivitis which was seen in one bird. This would be particularly useful if you are seeing signs of upper respiratory infection in the rest of the flock (squinting eyes, swollen or runny eyes, runny nose, sneezing, etc.). Ultimately, the results of these tests will help better define ongoing issues in your flock, and they will help you and your veterinarian direct flock management and treatment. Please let me know if you would like to order any of the recommended tests. To summarize, they are listed below:

Histopathology (~$91 per bird)

Fecal float (~$19, pooled feces from both birds)

Mycoplasma gallisepticum/synoviae PCR ($40, pooled trachea from both birds)

 

[sniper338]

From what I gather... I need to worm my birds again.. they are due anyways. No surprise there. We just had a baby ourselves and its been hectic so ive slacked with it some.


I told them to do the PCR. I know I have a respiratory infection going on.... hopefully can ID that.. I think thats my issue. Everything would be symptoms of a respiratory infection it sounds like.

 

[sniper338]

I spoke with the lab scientist guy this morning. He said ya hit em with wormer and corid too just to whipe out any elevated numbers there we can.

Then they are going to do the MG/MS PCR to see what results they get back there hopefully today

 

[Eggcessive]

Sorry about your hens. Here is a good place to obtain albendazole (generic Valbazen) in small amounts:
https://totaltails.shop/products/al...snzUeQaw9qRRhuMCqYl9_ypXQNy1GRxjJj-S1h5bBudgk
Dosage is 0.5 ml orally once and again in 10 days for a 5 pound hen.

 

[MROO]

i was thinking coccidiosis but 2 or 3 weeks is pretty long so idk.

If something like this happens again, I'd go ahead and treat for coccidiosis first, anyway. If that's not the issue, the meds won't hurt them and you'll know to look deeper. If it is, the meds could save them pretty quickly.