- Apr 22, 2014
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I am trying to avoid a diatribe.
I have a flock that is pretty well established.
About six weeks ago I lost two birds in one week and realized it was definitely a respiratory thing. I started treating with doxycycline in their water. Upon further research, it really looked like CRD or possibly IB, so I immediately switched to Corrid and medicated for ten consecutive days in water. Everyone perked up, no more deaths. Flock seemed great.
I just got three new adult birds from an NPIP certified FFA leader. I didn't take as many precautions as I normally would have with outside birds. (Now that I think about it, I haven't bought adult birds since I started my flock six years ago. I always hatch my own.)
So, I made a rookie mistake in letting them into the flock, I guess. They are all quite healthy. Everyone was looking great until two days ago. I walked out to our 2-1/2 year old silkie (who was just running laps with the rest, 12 hours earlier) pretty floppy and labored breathing. Sick bay immediately and vitamin water. He was trying to eat and drink but it almost seemed like it was just too much work for him. He declined very quickly and died the next day. Today, I went out to the coop and see one of our younger roosters perched on a stick in the back corner of the coop confused as to how to get out.
I approached and realized his eyes were hugely puffy and completely swollen shut.
I brought him inside and pointed him to the food and water, which he ate. Neosporin on the eyes and a check for eyeworm. In checking for eyeworm an insane amount of clear and white fluid drained out of both eyes. He has three brothers that were in his hatch, so I decided to check them first and see if they were having any problems. Of course, one of them had one of his eyes exactly the same. I started VetRx in their water and on their eyes. I also noticed a few scabs on their combs, but very minor. They are eating and drinking, but on the thin side. I have checked all of my other birds and don't see anything ... yet.
All research points to CORYZA. Although, the one thing that is missing is this horrid smell I keep reading about. I am curious though if the overpowering scent of the oils in VetRx may be disguising it?
TYLAN DOSAGE?
I have found online that I can add Tylan 200 (for injection) to drinking water for my entire flock as a preemptive strike. The dosage I have found is 2cc per gallon of water. Does that sound right?
For injection, I am seeing .5cc injected into the breast tissue for three consecutive days.
Thoughts?
I have a flock that is pretty well established.
About six weeks ago I lost two birds in one week and realized it was definitely a respiratory thing. I started treating with doxycycline in their water. Upon further research, it really looked like CRD or possibly IB, so I immediately switched to Corrid and medicated for ten consecutive days in water. Everyone perked up, no more deaths. Flock seemed great.
I just got three new adult birds from an NPIP certified FFA leader. I didn't take as many precautions as I normally would have with outside birds. (Now that I think about it, I haven't bought adult birds since I started my flock six years ago. I always hatch my own.)
So, I made a rookie mistake in letting them into the flock, I guess. They are all quite healthy. Everyone was looking great until two days ago. I walked out to our 2-1/2 year old silkie (who was just running laps with the rest, 12 hours earlier) pretty floppy and labored breathing. Sick bay immediately and vitamin water. He was trying to eat and drink but it almost seemed like it was just too much work for him. He declined very quickly and died the next day. Today, I went out to the coop and see one of our younger roosters perched on a stick in the back corner of the coop confused as to how to get out.
I approached and realized his eyes were hugely puffy and completely swollen shut.
All research points to CORYZA. Although, the one thing that is missing is this horrid smell I keep reading about. I am curious though if the overpowering scent of the oils in VetRx may be disguising it?
TYLAN DOSAGE?
I have found online that I can add Tylan 200 (for injection) to drinking water for my entire flock as a preemptive strike. The dosage I have found is 2cc per gallon of water. Does that sound right?
For injection, I am seeing .5cc injected into the breast tissue for three consecutive days.
Thoughts?
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