The joints wouldn't be swollen unless the kidney damage is beyond repair.His joints aren't swollen. Thank you for the info though.
If it is a yeast issue what would treat it? ACV? I put garlic in his water, and he has the yogurt too. I am waiting on a call back from the vet to see if I need an exam to bring in the poo, if so then I can't get it done.
I doubt he's been on 4% calcium long enough to cause gout yet. I just mentioned that you should try another feed.
IMHO, when things go awry, it's best to go back to basics. Lots of fresh air, fresh clean water and fresh chicken feed formulated for the age of the bird.
Vets are expensive. Perhaps the state poultry lab would be a better choice.Actual tests shouldn't be more than $25 for a fecal float and $35 for a gram stain, but if they also want to see the bird, that will be another $45 - $65.
Curiously, what antibiotics did you try?
-Kathy
That's lots of antibiotics for not knowing if it was even a bacterial problem.penicillian, denagard, and oxytetracycline, they are on sulmet for cocci. Each antibiotic had at least a week inbetween with probiotics given, but I think I still messed up. Hopefully I can fix it. If it is in fact something that can be fixed.
THe girl didn't get the penicillin and she seems to be doing alright.
THis vet exam fee is $80 but he's the only local I know of that treats chickens.