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LulaBell
Songster
Did the necropsy have any listing of what bacteria caused the sepsis? I would try feeding flock raiser 20 % which may be more appealing to them, and not too fattening. I have used the flock raiser in the past when I had chicks on the ground combined with adult hens and roosters. When the pullets started laying I would switch back to layer. Now, I have older hens, and 3/4 are no longer laying. So I switched them all to flock raiser again last fall, and they ate it well. Recently in spring when 5-6 started laying again, I bought some layer pellets which they have always eaten, but they won’t eat it. Soon as the flock raiser was back out, they ate it well.
Most feeds nowadays have probiotics, but if yours doesn’t, try giving them some 2 days a week. Buttermilk or a decent brand of plain greek yogurt in small amounts can provide some. I would only use the Tylan on sick birds with respiratory symptoms of MG, such as gasping, wheezing, facial swelling, eye bubbles, or coughing. Respiratory viruses, such as infectious bronchitis, will not respond, and those will have milder and fewer symptoms.
When I got the results of the necropsy from the vet, he jus said she was septic and noted a couple other findings. He didn't go into detail or anything about it. I called the Dept of Ag where I sent her and they don't send the report to the individual, it goes to a vet who gives you the results. I asked if they could send them to me directly or let me talk with someone who could explain more in depth so I can understand. I did ask my vet if there was any other risk to the rest of my flock or other animals we have on site and he said no. I guess that's a relief but it still doesn't give me an answer. The person I spoke with on the phone at the Dept of Ag took my # and is going to ask the Dr that performed the necropsy to give me a call.