Easter egger not eating much

[Eggcessive]

Thank you very much for the info. Should I separate her? Would she be OK in the barn, it's not heated? Is there a chance of my other chickens getting it? I have 13 ameraucanas/easter eggers and 6 ISO browns & 1 rooster mutt.

I would treat them all since cocci is infectious, and Corid will not harm them. That way if one gets sick 2 days from now, you don't have to start over.

 

[ladysmith]

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I would treat them all since cocci is infectious, and Corid will not harm them.  That way if one gets sick 2 days from now, you don't have to start over.
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OK, can I buy Corid at the feed store or do I have to go to the vet?
How did she catch it?
I was going to trade a couple of my birds on Friday, I'm guessing I should hold off now?

 

[Eggcessive]

The Corid (amprollium) is sold in feed stores in the US in the cattle medicines. In Canada is is from a vet, and alled Amprol. Other names in other countries. Cocci comes from the soil, and all chickens get exposed to it. Most develop an immunity to the particular strain in their soil, but csan still get it when older or after being exposed to a new chicken. I would hold off on trading until you find out for sure whzt is going around.

 

[ladysmith]

The Corid (amprollium) is sold in feed stores in the US in the cattle medicines. In Canada is is from a vet, and alled Amprol. Other names in other countries. Cocci comes from the soil, and all chickens get exposed to it. Most develop an immunity to the particular strain in their soil, but csan still get it when older or after being exposed to a new chicken. I would hold off on trading until you find out for sure whzt is going around.

Thank you very much!
I am in Canada so I'll make a stop at the vet tomorrow.

 

[seann]

Hm, I checked her crop again and I'm not sure if it's impacted or empty. I feel about 2" (2 inches) diameter ball-like lump. It's not hard/firm. No bad odor (but she doesn't open her beak).
I tried massaging it toward the neck while holding her 60 degree downward (to empty her crop) but nothing came out (I didn't try very long, like maybe 3 minutes).

 

[Eggcessive]

Hm, I checked her crop again and I'm not sure if it's impacted or empty. I feel about 2" (2 inches) diameter ball-like lump. It's not hard/firm. No bad odor (but she doesn't open her beak).
I tried massaging it toward the neck while holding her 60 degree downward (to empty her crop) but nothing came out (I didn't try very long, like maybe 3 minutes).

If the crop is empty you can't feel anything. Is she drinking water? Give her yogurt to eat or probiotics in her water, moistened feed, scrambled or raw egg, but no whole grains. I think she should see a vet if possible. She may have a crop or gizzard blockage. Crop surgery can be done by a vet.

 

[ladysmith]

I went to the feed store and they really didn't think she has coccidiosis as she doesn't have all the symptoms and all my other birds seem fine. They suggested bringing her in the house as she seems cold.
so when I got home I brought her in, I felt her crop and it is empty. She was quite cold when I picked her up too compared to the other chickens. I am hoping she will eat and drink and perk up in the morning. I put some COB in with her grower to entice her to eat. Should I offer her some yogurt in the morning too or maybe oatmeal?
I will be able to check her stool in the morning too.
Thank you for your opinions, they are very appreciated.

 

[ladysmith]

So she has eaten a very small amount of oatmeal with yogurt and also a tiny bit of her grower cob combo. I just changed her news paper and when I picked her up I noticed how SKINNY she is
She is not snotty or congested but does seem to be breathing heavy.
Some of her poop looked normal, small but normal and other poop looks like diarrhea. Any other suggestions on what I can do?
Thank you.

 

[Eggcessive]

So she has eaten a very small amount of oatmeal with yogurt and also a tiny bit of her grower cob combo. I just changed her news paper and when I picked her up I noticed how SKINNY she is

She is not snotty or congested but does seem to be breathing heavy.
Some of her poop looked normal, small but normal and other poop looks like diarrhea. Any other suggestions on what I can do?
Thank you.

I would have treated her for coccidiosis with Amprol or Corid. I would also worm her as I said before. Those are 2 common illnesses in young chickens. A test of her fresh morning droppings at the vet could confirm either one of those.

 

[StephensonC]

I would have treated her for coccidiosis with Amprol or Corid. I would also worm her as I said before. Those are 2 common illnesses in young chickens. A test of her fresh morning droppings at the vet could confirm either one of those.

I agree.