Let's talk about Coryza

[carse]

Hey there.i have a problem with some silkies chickens.pretty sure it's Coryza .i have heard people using t 50.giving 1/2 cc for 3 days.these birds are sick got yo do something fast.i have several years in work and now it's down the drain.i was told it couldn't be transmitted through the egg,is this right? Also is there a vaccine that anyone has used? Sure you need yo vaccinate the whole flock.the other thing is if i raise off these birds and kelp the chicks separated at a different location.hope someone out there if you went through this would share anyone information..thanks

 

[CochinLover1]

What are their symptoms and how long has it been going on?

 

[carse]

Water eyes noise eyes swelling. They have no smell was told they would a bad smell.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Hey there.i have a problem with some silkies chickens.pretty sure it's Coryza .i have heard people using t 50.giving 1/2 cc for 3 days.these birds are sick got yo do something fast.i have several years in work and now it's down the drain.i was told it couldn't be transmitted through the egg,is this right? Also is there a vaccine that anyone has used? Sure you need yo vaccinate the whole flock.the other thing is if i raise off these birds and kelp the chicks separated at a different location.hope someone out there if you went through this would share anyone information..thanks Welcome To BYC.

There are several respiratory diseases that have eye/nose discharge and facial swelling. The only way to know for sure what illness you are dealing with is to have testing/necropsy performed.
Most respiratory illnesses make sick birds and birds that have been exposed carriers, regardless if you see symptoms or not. Antibiotic treatment may help with any secondary infections, but will not cure the illness.

Vaccines are available for certain illnesses, contact your local or state agricultural extension office for more information on those. An vet that treats livestock/poultry may have information as well.

A "classic" symptom of Infectious Coryza is a bad odor. If you aren't detecting any odor, you may be dealing with another contagious illness. As far as I know, Infectious Coryza is not transmitted, transovarian (into the egg/embryo), but illnesses like Mycoplasma, Infectious Bronchitis and Newcastle are (just to name a few).


Common Poultry Diseases:
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ps044

PCR Testing - Send throat or sinus swab:
http://zoologix.com/

Necropsy and State labs
http://www.metzerfarms.com/PoultryLabs.cfm
http://www.usaha.org/Portals/6/StateAnimalHealthOfficials.pdf

 

[carse]

Just want to thank you for the information .i have about 50/60 breeders, I have only the two that I've giving tylsnd50 to.raised all these birds it sure is heart breaking thing.look at getting them check out.do I need to be off Meds before I have this done? Thanks

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Just want to thank you for the information .i have about 50/60 breeders, I have only the two that I've giving tylsnd50 to.raised all these birds it sure is heart breaking thing.look at getting them check out.do I need to be off Meds before I have this done? Thanks

To be honest, I am not sure if the meds will skew results or not. Your best bet is to contact who you choose to do the testing, they can tell you what they need and exactly how the testing is performed.

I'm sure you have already done so, but separate (quarantine) the 2 that are sick and make sure you have good bio-security measures in place to help reduce the spread of illness.

I wish you the best.

 

[carse]

Thanks So much.Have S Merry Christmas

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Thanks So much.Have S Merry Christmas

Welcome

Merry Christmas

 

[RanchChic]

I have five now that have the same thing but also have a rattle sound when they breath and one is sneezing!

they are separated now! The more I read the more it sounds like every sickness has the same signs!

I may just have to cull tomorrow.

but I have to decide if I will cull all 46 birds if needed before I start

 

[carse]

Hate to hear that,it vaccine mine to day with ty50.the first ones that got sick are doing fine.they don't look like they every been sick.the only thingbegat I've read and people gas told me,is that birds with coryza that will have a bad smell .mine dont.wgat ever it is gas affected but birds.in going to have my test.is would gate to cull them and it just a cold.in raised these birds last year as chicks.there another 65 of them.please keep me posted on yours.hope they get better soon.thanks