So far I have managed to get my 20 birds through bitter cold temps, and sweltering heat over the couple years without too many issues. Even birds of prey.
This year is proving different. This started with a couple of hens exhibiting an opaque liquid and green discharge from their bum.
The local vet (who actually treats chickens) gave me some penicillin to administer to my birds, and I am following the directions.
However... whatever is going on, seems to be spreading as more birds are showing the same symptoms. I lost one Red recently, and now her sister is symptomatic... along with a couple of my Sussex's.
I'm hoping it's something they ate, but a distant cousin suggested Coccidiosis. I thought that only affected chicks.
Any advice would be appreciated. I did stop giving them ACV because someone else told me there was issues with that. Bad advice on their part?
Thanks for any suggestions.
This year is proving different. This started with a couple of hens exhibiting an opaque liquid and green discharge from their bum.
The local vet (who actually treats chickens) gave me some penicillin to administer to my birds, and I am following the directions.
However... whatever is going on, seems to be spreading as more birds are showing the same symptoms. I lost one Red recently, and now her sister is symptomatic... along with a couple of my Sussex's.
I'm hoping it's something they ate, but a distant cousin suggested Coccidiosis. I thought that only affected chicks.
Any advice would be appreciated. I did stop giving them ACV because someone else told me there was issues with that. Bad advice on their part?
Thanks for any suggestions.