HELP!! Sick 4 month old peachick, help!!!!

[bdfive]

Update: The poo is maybe half or less the amount then usual and mostly white and with a lot of mucus in it or like mucus. It's not foamy. The poor chick is about the same. Any new ideas? Thanks.

 

[TerriLaChicks]

I am so sorry for your problems with your little one, & I wish I knew something that would help.

My Java (as in coffee, not the species, just a name) is fine & no signs of infection setting in so far, still keeping a close eye on him. Still never found out where he got that piece of flight nettting from, either. I've looked everywhere. I perused the parrot aisle in PetSmart this morning to get some ideas for toys to build for them tomorrow. They are way too inquisitive for their own good & need entertainment. Love 'em! our mail carrier had to drive all the way down our long driveway so she could meet them today.

It seems like it was having problems even before you dosed them w/the Ivermectrin, is that right? in which case, that is not the factor
here.... I just don't know-- my chick could not eat or drink w/a gullet full of netting, but I still wonder if yours did not swallow something it should not have-- I think, if it were mine, I would do the olive oil treatment & hope that whatever it is passes from its' system.

Unless somebody here who is experienced w/peafowl has other ideas -- wish they would chime in--- come on guys! we need help here!

Do you have a local zoo, and if so, can you call them & ask who their exotic animal vet is & call & ask for advice from them?

 

[chickenzoo]

Yes, you can use Corid, it is the same base as medicated feed, only stronger. Did you give any oil?

 

[featherhead]

So sorry to hear your story Darlene. If you can't take a fecal to a vet for analysis (look for coccidia and worms) I'd agree with chickenzoo and treat with Corid as a precaution. After the Corid, I'd give Baytril. Baytril is one of the drugs that can be used either orally or as an injectible. I have a bottle of the injectible but have also used it down the throat - same dose, per my avian vet. I rarely give wormer orally, but have pulled a syringe full out of their drinking water and given it to them that way. It keeps them hydrated when they might not feel like drinking.

Whenever I have any new bird that doesn't thrive (chicken or peafowl), I do SafeGuard with Corid and vitamins/electrolytes in between the first/second Safeguard treatment. If that doesn't do the trick, I follow with Baytril.

Sometimes a bird has something we just can't diagnose and you might lose it. I've been really lucky, but have heard a couple of real sad stories about people trying everything and the bird died anyway. It's so easy to love these beautiful creatures and you're proof of that.