International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

[NanaK]

I have a routine of worming/mite prevention, dosing every spring and every fall.

You will always find folks who agree or strongly disagree with preventive measures.

I have waited for symptoms as some would suggest and when I had an infestation of mites in a pen and the work it took to get rid of them,
Never again.
I will dose 2x a year to prevent that cluster....

Ivermectin and Safeguard, not at the same time.

The vet I used to get advice from told me you could never go wrong worming your animals. Parasites can zap their health.

 

[wrathsfarm]

@chickengr this was the video that @BlueTheBrahma was referring to back in Aug 2023.

 

[wrathsfarm]

Short video from today. First minute is just giving him some peas. And he still nips me...

 

[NanaK]

Short video from today. First minute is just giving him some peas. And he still nips me...

I still think this could be neurological, could be caused by a vitamin deficiency or other reason, or could be an inner ear infection. Inflammation or fluid in the ear could be a cause. I'm not a vet so it's really just a guess.

My hen was affected even worse. She was doing a lot of sitting. She had a hard time walking around. She would side step quite a bit like she was dizzy. She did not lay during this time.

My chickens love peas. I saw that little nip!

 

[wrathsfarm]

The wife has Amoxicillin 400/5ml that I can give him but unsure of the dosage if anyone knows... @NanaK by chance?
I didn't get a chance to snatch him up and check his ears or check for lice/mites but will tomorrow for sure. I'll get a good pic of his legs also.

 

[Punkybrewster]

I still think this could be neurological, could be caused by a vitamin deficiency or other reason, or could be an inner ear infection. Inflammation or fluid in the ear could be a cause. I'm not a vet so it's really just a guess.

My hen was affected even worse. She was doing a lot of sitting. She had a hard time walking around. She would side step quite a bit like she was dizzy. She did not lay during this time.

My chickens love peas. I saw that little nip!

I agree. Especially presenting these symptoms before and seemingly improving.

There is so many things it could be and you may never know exactly.

I would keep on with the vitamins and maybe even a round of antibiotics would not hurt.

 

[Punkybrewster]

The wife has Amoxicillin 400/5ml that I can give him but unsure of the dosage if anyone knows... @NanaK by chance?
I didn't get a chance to snatch him up and check his ears or check for lice/mites but will tomorrow for sure. I'll get a good pic of his legs also.

Pretty sure its 250 mg/dayx10days

Just checked my notebook and the dose is correct.
This is what I have used

 

[wrathsfarm]

I still think this could be neurological, could be caused by a vitamin deficiency or other reason, or could be an inner ear infection. Inflammation or fluid in the ear could be a cause. I'm not a vet so it's really just a guess.

My hen was affected even worse. She was doing a lot of sitting. She had a hard time walking around. She would side step quite a bit like she was dizzy. She did not lay during this time.

My chickens love peas. I saw that little nip!

When I mentioned it to the warden she says that makes a lot of sense. I apologize if I ask things over and again. My brain has been on overload these last few days and if I don't force myself to stop thinking I get massive migraines. (Childhood head injury) So things will tend to go in one ear and out the other and I tend to miss things until I re-read and concentrate.

Anyhoo, not sure if the head shaking is a sign but I noticed after watching the video he was doing it a lot.
Yes, the nip... He gets a pass.

I'm glad your hen healed up well. Keeps me hoping for the best with him. Really appreciate your insight,... much love your way

 

[wrathsfarm]

Pretty sure its 250 mg/dayx10days

Just checked my notebook and the dose is correct.
This is what I have used
View attachment 3744443

Thank you very much for this.

 

[wrathsfarm]

Pretty sure its 250 mg/dayx10days

Just checked my notebook and the dose is correct.
This is what I have used
View attachment 3744443

So with 400/5ml if I cut it in half 200/2.5ml should be good?
Could I split that again and give him 1.25 twice a day? Am and pm dosage? Or should I just give him the once per day?