I was told to start a thread regarding this issue so here goes;
Is there anything I can buy at TSC or over he counter for a possible ear infection? My rooster has been dealing with an issue since last Oct and I have narrowed down the possibilities to a probable ear infection.
Symptoms have persistently been:
No crop impaction. The other chickens with him have been 100% healthy. This issue began shortly after we moved downstate to a new area with lots of moisture in the soil.
I have treated his ears with peroxide & polysporin and have found evidence of yellow wax granules. No signs of infection or blockage in his mouth or in the opening in back of throat. The external area below his ears might be swollen, but I'm not experienced enough to tell for sure...
I included a video in a previous post and can include that if needed. It just shows vigorous head shaking, scratching, swallowing.
Be it that this is a viral or bacterial infection, what can I get, and how to administer, that will get this thing nipped and gone? Hoping there is something to be had over the counter or at TSC, if possible. Thanks in advance all ye poultry docs, official or otherwise!
Is there anything I can buy at TSC or over he counter for a possible ear infection? My rooster has been dealing with an issue since last Oct and I have narrowed down the possibilities to a probable ear infection.
Symptoms have persistently been:
- Stretching neck/yawning
- Itching/head scratching
- Shaking head
- Weight loss (keel bone seems overly prominent)
- Excessive grooming as if he is trying to get comfortable
- Lots of water drinking
- Barely ever crows, or expresses much interest in treats, seems pretty distracted by his ears
No crop impaction. The other chickens with him have been 100% healthy. This issue began shortly after we moved downstate to a new area with lots of moisture in the soil.
I have treated his ears with peroxide & polysporin and have found evidence of yellow wax granules. No signs of infection or blockage in his mouth or in the opening in back of throat. The external area below his ears might be swollen, but I'm not experienced enough to tell for sure...
I included a video in a previous post and can include that if needed. It just shows vigorous head shaking, scratching, swallowing.
Be it that this is a viral or bacterial infection, what can I get, and how to administer, that will get this thing nipped and gone? Hoping there is something to be had over the counter or at TSC, if possible. Thanks in advance all ye poultry docs, official or otherwise!
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