Coccidiosis? Worms? Something else?

[casportpony]

I have called the vets and they require an examination of the bird. It will cost over $120 to find out what wrong, so I'm hoping to get some answers here first. Also, the sample is sent offsite so I wouldn't get the results until Monday.

That is a lot of money.

 

[theoldchick]

Since she stopped laying a year ago I'm wondering about egg peritonitis. Though this is just a guess.

http://www.poultrydvm.com/condition/egg-peritonitis

It does cost a lot for a veterinary visit. Ask questions to see exacly what is being done to cost that amount. Bloodwork, fecal test, and radiographs will cost some money. For some folks that is beyond their ability to pay. In that case the best thing to do is top-notch nursing care.

 

[B-Chicken]

Why not give fluids until she warms up?

I stopped corid treatment because she didn't make any improvements after 3 days. I've given her electrolyte and vitamin and now ACV. She is still hardly eating. She is just bones. He stomach was making a gurgling sound when digesting the water. I'm going to try a worming treatment. I'm not sure what else to do.

 

[B-Chicken]

That is a lot of money.

I took one of my hens to the vet last year. They couldn't pin point what was wrong but thought antibiotics might help. It did help and cost over $300! That didn't even include any tests. Just exam and antibiotics.

 

[casportpony]

until she warms

I think because when hypothermia sets in many organ functions are decreased to preserve the more vital organs. Not sure if that's the reason or not, but all of my books and the veterinary literature recommend correcting body temp, followed by correcting hydration, then giving food.

 

[casportpony]

As for fluids, she needs no less than 23 ml per pound of body weight per day.

 

[theoldchick]

Warm the patient first before giving fluids.