Infectious Coryza?? Needing some help

[CWitty]

So I did a not so smart thing by bringing home a 6 week old Silkie from a "farm" I went to with a friend, that now appears to have Infectious Coryza. Smelly, snotty discharge from the nostril. Not seeing any other possible conditions it could be. My 4 6mo old Buff Orps have not come in contact with it, nor have I with them until after I'd figured it out and sanitized everything, including myself before putting them up for the night. The silkie is in a box, in a bathroom in the house, the Buffs, outside and now in their coop for the night. Everything I've read tells me the only option is culling the carrier chicken.. but holy cow, how do I do that to a baby?! Anyone gone through this??? Lesson learned on my end for jumping into a purchase after seeing the filthy conditions these poor birds were in. What to do....???

 

[Turnix]

My understanding is that it can be treated with Tylan 200. There is also a vaccine available, and perhaps you should consider vaccinating your entire flock to be safe? I'm not a fan of Vaccines unless necessary, but it may be your best option if you want to integrate the baby to the flock.

 

[CWitty]

Thanks so much... I did read the medication option also, but it's my understanding it will always be a carrier :-/ I called the lady that sold her to me, and she is being very helpful. She's coming through town and will take it with her (segregate) and see if she can get it better. I just don't have the stomach to do what has been suggested and don't want to go through a lifetime of vaccines and worry with my other girls. We shall see! Thanks for responding!

 

[Turnix]

I hope it all works out for you!