I have read thread after thread and have narrowed down my duck's issue to two possible illnesses...
Young call ducks sounding as if they have a case of the hiccups. Eating, drinking, and moving around just fine until today, appear to be gasping for air. Eyes, nose, and the general appearance of the birds seems just fine. The coughing started two days ago at feeding time but did not become what I feel is serious until today. I treated them all with ivomec injectable .1%, orally with eyedropper one drop as they are small. I have never had an issue with gapeworm but the symptoms are very similar. HOWEVER, I live in New England and the weather here as been less than desirable for poultry. We were at 80 degree temps that shot down to the 40's and now being hit with a Nor'easter that has the temps back up as well as the humidity and very wet. I cannot rule out pneumonia as a possible illness. I do have Tylan 50 and I am on the fence if I should treat the calls with the tylan today or wait. I hate to put it off and lose a bird.
Any thoughts? Is it safe to treat with ivomec and tylan together? Thank you in advance
Young call ducks sounding as if they have a case of the hiccups. Eating, drinking, and moving around just fine until today, appear to be gasping for air. Eyes, nose, and the general appearance of the birds seems just fine. The coughing started two days ago at feeding time but did not become what I feel is serious until today. I treated them all with ivomec injectable .1%, orally with eyedropper one drop as they are small. I have never had an issue with gapeworm but the symptoms are very similar. HOWEVER, I live in New England and the weather here as been less than desirable for poultry. We were at 80 degree temps that shot down to the 40's and now being hit with a Nor'easter that has the temps back up as well as the humidity and very wet. I cannot rule out pneumonia as a possible illness. I do have Tylan 50 and I am on the fence if I should treat the calls with the tylan today or wait. I hate to put it off and lose a bird.
Any thoughts? Is it safe to treat with ivomec and tylan together? Thank you in advance