Options for egg bound bantam pullet

[Wyorp Rock]

She just passed away while I was holding her.

Is there any way to treat with Corid and a broad spectrum antibiotic? Does this sound like something an antibiotic would help with? The other 4 bantam girls in her flock seem fine (not that it's going to prevent me from being proactive in treating them from whatever it could be)

I'm so, so sorry

Are the others eating/drinking/pooping = all normal? If so, then I would probably treat with the Corid, but I wouldn't give antibiotics prophylactically.

You may want to consider sending the body to the state lab for necropsy/testing, to find out the cause. Probably Raleigh or Monroe are the 2 closest labs to you (NC has 4).
http://www.ncagr.gov/vet/ncvdl/

 

[HeatherKellyB]

I'm so, so sorry

Are the others eating/drinking/pooping = all normal? If so, then I would probably treat with the Corid, but I wouldn't give antibiotics prophylactically.

You may want to consider sending the body to the state lab for necropsy/testing, to find out the cause. Probably Raleigh or Monroe are the 2 closest labs to you (NC has 4).
http://www.ncagr.gov/vet/ncvdl/

How do I keep her body cool, en route?

 

[HeatherKellyB]

Thank you all so much for your time, help, and thoughts. It means so much

 

[Wyorp Rock]

How do I keep her body cool, en route?

Double bag the body in plastic and refrigerate (don't freeze) until ready to take/ship.

This article below is helpful. The state may have instructions as well.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/how-to-send-a-bird-for-a-necropsy-pictures.799747/

 

[Dottie the Chicken]

That's too bad about your sweet Raymona . Hopefully no one else will get sick. Do you know the dosage for treating, and or preventing coccidiosis with corid?

 

[HeatherKellyB]

Than

Double bag the body in plastic and refrigerate (don't freeze) until ready to take/ship.

This article below is helpful. The state may have instructions as well.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/how-to-send-a-bird-for-a-necropsy-pictures.799747/

Thank you. I should have searched but I honestly didn't even think about it. Do I need to wait to put her body in a bag until fluid stops draining from her?
I apologize if I'm not making sense. I'm just feeling a bit broken.
How do I know if they're sick before it's too late, if they don't show any signs or symptoms? Just use best practices in their care and treat if something comes up? I'm so confused. I'm sorry. This kind of stuff always happens to the favorites. I'm sure most of you can relate.

 

[HeatherKellyB]

That's too bad about your sweet Raymona . Hopefully no one else will get sick. Do you know the dosage for treating, and or preventing coccidiosis with corid?

2 teaspoons of liquid Corid per gallon?

 

[Malquid]

I have to say, although the outcome ultimately was a loss, you did a fantastic job of reaching out and absorbing a mountain of advice. I don’t think you could have done much better. That one would have probably stumped veterans. Kudos

 

[azygous]

You never have to worry that treating your flock with Corid is undesirable or harmful. It's such an innocuous med, only blocking one B-vitamin, that it's always better to treat than not.

I agree with @Wyorp Rock that the antibiotic is unnecessary at this time, but the second you see blood in the stools, an antibiotic, usually sulfa, is useful in heading off necrotic enteritis.

I have new baby chicks right now, going into their second week, and also some fourteen-week olds. I am not happy with their poop, so they are getting a round of Corid. It's always best to play it safe if coccidiosis is even remotely suspected.

I completely agree that a necropsy on Raymona is a good idea. Refrigerate her body and call your university extension office and ask about how to contact the state lab. They will instruct you how to ship. Or it may be within driving distance and you can deliver her yourself.

 

[HeatherKellyB]

I have to say, although the outcome ultimately was a loss, you did a fantastic job of reaching out and absorbing a mountain of advice. I don’t think you could have done much better. That one would have probably stumped veterans. Kudos

Thank you for this.