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[SharkmanDan]

Coccidiosis (aka Cocci).  It is a microorganism in the soil, it attacks the digestive system and causes bloody poo (not always but often).  Followed by hunched, lethargic symptoms and then death.  I have been told that once a bird has had cocci bad enough to exhibit symptoms it's intenstines are scarred for life and it will never reach it's full growth potential.  6-15 weeks is prime time to see symptoms.  Treat with Corid or Sulmet.  I have run into Corid-resistant cocci so I use Sulmet now.

Rinda,
Is Sulmet a type of Sulfa drug? I was just looking on 1-800-Pet-Meds, and did a search for it. The results came back with Sulfamethoxazole. I'm thinking it is a different medicine. But, I'm also wondering, if sulfa might be helpful, to have on hand? It is a broad spectrum anti-biotic.
That all said, is there a list hopefully posted here, of drugs advisable to have on hand at the ready? Being that many of us live out in the country, and don't frequently get to the Co-Op, or Atwood's, or Tractor Supply, etc., that it might be best to have certain drugs on hand. Likely, that would be more than I have. I keep penicillin, ivermectin and Tylan 50, in my veterinary medical kit. Any recommendations on what is missing, that I should have?

 

[lonnyandrinda]

Rinda,
Is Sulmet a type of Sulfa drug? I was just looking on 1-800-Pet-Meds, and did a search for it. The results came back with Sulfamethoxazole. I'm thinking it is a different medicine. But, I'm also wondering, if sulfa might be helpful, to have on hand? It is a broad spectrum anti-biotic.
That all said, is there a list hopefully posted here, of drugs advisable to have on hand at the ready? Being that many of us live out in the country, and don't frequently get to the Co-Op, or Atwood's, or Tractor Supply, etc., that it might be best to have certain drugs on hand. Likely, that would be more than I have. I keep penicillin, ivermectin and Tylan 50, in my veterinary medical kit. Any recommendations on what is missing, that I should have?

Close, I'm reading it is sulfamethazine sodium. Here's the drug info if you are interested. http://www.drugs.com/vet/sulmet-drinking-water-solution-12-5.html

Must have chicken cabinet items:

Corid or Sulmet (for cocci)
Tylan (for respiratory- I prefer the Tylan 200 because it is 4X stronger than the 50)
Poultry vitamins, or Poly-vi-sol without iron (good for a bird that has been sick or been on antibiotics)
powdered pro-biotics (same reasoning as vitamins)
pedialyte/gatorade (good for stress or shock situations)
aspirin (for pain)
ivermectin or other wormer/delouser product (for lice/mites/worms)
Penicillin
Amoxicillan (I ordered Fish-Mox online)
dissolvable sutures, scalpel, general bandaging products like gauze and vetwrap (for emergencies)
Betadine for cleaning wounds (preferred to peroxide which can damage tissue with repeated use)
rubbing alcohol to clean tools during surgeries

I also have moved to mainly Denagaurd for respiratory problems and have been very pleased with it. Tylan is a much lower grade antibiotic. But Denagaurd must be ordered online and is pricey.
For cleaning and disinfecting you can't beat Oxine. Mix at 10% solution.

I'm sure I've missed a few things but that's what comes to mind. Someone else can chime in on what I've missed. Between the chickens, goats, and dogs I think my "animal" medicine cabinet is bigger than my people one!

 

[Kassaundra]

Kass, so sorry for your loss. We love our cats, as well as dogs and chickens. Currently only one cat and one dog. Ours usually live long.

How are Rudy and Bella doing? A partridge chick hatched yesterday that may well be hers. She was the only partridge I had, but of course, partridge can come from a mixture of other genes and can show up occasionally without a partridge in the flock.

They are doing well, she hasn't laid any eggs since we got her. Being in molt I didn't think she would, but was hopeful, had the incubator on standby just in case. She seems to be more at home now, she isn't a big eater. I am patiently waiting for her feathers to grow out to take some pics of her.

 

[NanaKat]

Thought I had copied Rinda's list
I would add
saline solution or have distilled water and non iodine table salt for flushing wounds.
Syringes and 24 or higher gauge needles
Brewer's yeast tablets to crush and add to feed of recovering or weak birds
Adams flea and tick spray and dip for mites and feather lice
Vetrycin spray for wounds and for eyes
Oticleans oil for ear mites
A pair of tweezers, scissors...
......
Rebecca muesky posted her medical cabinet essentials a few months ago...will try to find it...

 

[Kassaundra]

Since moving Rudy and Bella in w/ the rabbits, they (the rabbits) have been very interested in the chickens fermented grains. I had read several times that fermented grains aren't good for rabbits b/c of their unique digestion process, I didn't actually believe it but uncharacteristically erred on the side of caution. Anyway last week I got tired of playing food umpire so I thought the heck w/ it, I'll just give the rabbits their own so Rudy and Bella could eat in peace. Well it has been over a week and no ill effects were noted in the rabbits, they didn't blow up and die like other people said would happen. They are happily munching on their fermented grains, so I think that will be my main food for them fermented and sprouted grains.

 

[Ksane]

What To Do If You See A Yellow Ribbon on a Dog's Leash.

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What To Do If You See A Yellow Ribbon on a Dog's Leash If you see a dog with a yellow ribbon tied to it's leash, that signifies a dog who needs space and you should not attempt to pet the dog or bring your own dog over

My Chihuahua needs a yellow leash. And a yellow sweater and a bunch of yellow bows Not really. She's a sweet dog, just scared to death of everything. Channing beaked her on the head, the baby rabbit balled up on her (she thought she was a goner that time) and 1 of the canaries got loose and was perched on a table. She had to dive under her blanket in order to save her own life that time.

Coccidiosis (aka Cocci). It is a microorganism in the soil, it attacks the digestive system and causes bloody poo (not always but often). Followed by hunched, lethargic symptoms and then death. I have been told that once a bird has had cocci bad enough to exhibit symptoms it's intenstines are scarred for life and it will never reach it's full growth potential. 6-15 weeks is prime time to see symptoms. Treat with Corid or Sulmet. I have run into Corid-resistant cocci so I use Sulmet now.

LIKE. LIKE. LIKE!! Where's that dang like button?!

 

[artsyrobin]

Quote: do you add sugar to get the to drink it??

 

[lonnyandrinda]

do you add sugar to get the to drink it??

Ya know, at first I did- but I got tired of it so I stopped. And guess what? They drink it anyway! So don't bother!

 

[artsyrobin]

so maybe they don't taste it?? gonna have to see if it works that way here

 

[Poco Pollo]

Kass - That's so sad about your kitten. I had to stop reading and take a break after your post.

On a happier note, the raspberry plants you gave me have come back! I thought every last one had died, but they are thriving. When I labored to keep the weeds and grass away, the vines withered; but now that the grass is overgrown, the vines are thick and strong. Raspberries are my kind of plant! I hope I have fruit next season.

Piggies are doing well. I like all the names people suggested. Here a a few photos.




The females are shy, but the male says, "Ohh, ohh, ohh, ohh, ohh" when you give his back a rub and a scratch. He looks up over his shoulder when you stop. They have tried Purina sow and pig complete diet and seem to like it. They absolutely love leftover steamed vegetables and rice. My compost bin is going to be skinny this year.

One of the silkies from our class hatch came back to me today. Three were adopted, but two passed away, and my student thought it would be best if the little guy had company. Both of us were tearing up when she put the little guy into my hands.