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Joyze172
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Chickens can have the respiratory disease in their bodies if they have been exposed at some point, becoming positive for MG or whatever, even from wild birds. The disease may lie dormant in their body for some time, and then if there is some type of stress, then poof, they get symptoms. Say, if you have a sick bird, but none of the others get sick. Well fast forward to next year during the coldest of winter, and then another one gets sick. Many get sick during molting time or during freezing weather. A long hot spell in summer can also be a stressful time.
Thank you for the explanation. Do I have to cull my whole flock? I hope not.
I am hoping she pulls thru. I called the vet to see if I can get her in, had to leave a message.
Here is an update this morning on her progress. I feel so bad for this little one. Last night we almost had to cull her, I didn’t know if she would make it. I checked on her multiple times last night. She seems to be eating and drinking on her own but only when we take her out. I am giving her poultry cell as well by dropper today for added vitamins.
Here are 9 other chicks she grew up with. I have them quarantined the there broody pen for now. I let them out at end of day as all my birds are free ranged on 1 acre or more.
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