Infectious Coryza? What to do next?

[M_Kelley]

Long story short...a friend purchased 2 golden comets for me and like a rookie chicken owner I put them in the coop with my other girls not thinking that they could be sick....well I am pretty sure they both have Infectious Coryza(sneezing, trouble breathing, making gargling noise, smelly nasal discharge) I realized they were sick the very next day after I brought them home and I separated them immediatly. I couldn't find a safe place to put them that my other chickens couldn't get to so even though they were off to themselves some of my other curious chickens walked around the homemade brooder that I have them in. I have since cleaned my coop and gave it a good dusting of diatomaceous earth. I purchased some Vet RX and I am going to add it to the water in the coop. I also read to give them medicated chick starter too? What else can I do to keep my other girls from getting sick? Am I almost guaranteed to have and infected flock now? I feel like I need to Lysol my yard

 

[True Patriot]

Coryza is transferred by air if I remember correctly. So, yes there's a good chance they infected the flock. This link should give you the information you need:
https://www.merckvetmanual.com/poultry/infectious-coryza/overview-of-infectious-coryza-in-chickens

 

[Eggcessive]

Coryza is caused by a bacteria, and fortunately will not remain alive in the environment, on equipment, clothes, shoes, hair, etc. for more than about 3 days. I would cull any sick chickens if you are sure they have coryza. Bury the bodies deeply or burn them. Then, I would watch for any signs of respiratory disease in the remaining birds. Sulfa antibiotics from a vet are usually used to treat symptoms, but coryza is never cured. If you keep the birds and treat them, I would not get more birds until all are gone, when you can healthy birds after a couple of weeks.

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

@KikisGirls can help you.

 

[M_Kelley]

Coryza is caused by a bacteria, and fortunately will not remain alive in the environment, on equipment, clothes, shoes, hair, etc. for more than about 3 days. I would cull any sick chickens if you are sure they have coryza. Bury the bodies deeply or burn them. Then, I would watch for any signs of respiratory disease in the remaining birds. Sulfa antibiotics from a vet are usually used to treat symptoms, but coryza is never cured. If you keep the birds and treat them, I would not get more birds until all are gone, when you can healthy birds after a couple of weeks.

Thank you!

 

[M_Kelley]

Coryza is caused by a bacteria, and fortunately will not remain alive in the environment, on equipment, clothes, shoes, hair, etc. for more than about 3 days. I would cull any sick chickens if you are sure they have coryza. Bury the bodies deeply or burn them. Then, I would watch for any signs of respiratory disease in the remaining birds. Sulfa antibiotics from a vet are usually used to treat symptoms, but coryza is never cured. If you keep the birds and treat them, I would not get more birds until all are gone, when you can healthy birds after a couple of weeks.

How do I know for sure if it is coryza? They are blowing snot bubbles, sneezing, having trouble breathing (one looks like a frog when she breaths). One of them actually had drainage dripping from her beak when I held her upside down to put some VetRx under her wings and to check her out real good. Both of them have clear drainage and they smell horrible (like infection) but they are still eating and drinking?? I don't know what to do. I'm so torn!

 

[Eggcessive]

The symptoms sound like coryza, but you can get one or two tested through your state vet or local extension agent. You can also cull, and send a body into your state vet for a necropsy. Here is some contact info:
http://www.metzerfarms.com/PoultryLabs.cfm

 

[Eggcessive]

Here is a good link to read with symptoms of coryza:
https://www.merckvetmanual.com/poultry/infectious-coryza/overview-of-infectious-coryza-in-chickens
http://www.thepoultrysite.com/diseaseinfo/82/infectious-coryza/

 

[M_Kelley]

Okay

The symptoms sound like coryza, but you can get one or two tested through your state vet or local extension agent. You can also cull, and send a body into your state vet for a necropsy. Here is some contact info:
http://www.metzerfarms.com/PoultryLabs.cfm

Thank you