Overdose on Nutri-drench??

[Jennn27]

I'm gonna go to town and get that wormer. I'll check back in later. Thank you, everyone!!

 

[Jennn27]

Was he vaccinated for Marek's?

I don't vaccinate; only give medicated feed as hatchlings and juveniles.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

He is off balance, no bloody stool, though. He is eating ok.....Yesterday, he could kinda hobble on one leg, but today, he can't stand at all....He is about 9 months old...The only other thing other than the balance issue, is the green, watery stool.

It could be vitamin deficiency, but with those symptoms I would be looking at Marek's.
http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/the-great-big-giant-mareks-disease-faq

Getting a fecal float to rule out worms is a good idea if at all possible.

 

[casportpony]

I don't vaccinate; only give medicated feed as hatchlings and juveniles.

From what I read, I think that Silkies are quite susceptible to Marek's which is why I asked.

 

[rebrascora]

I agree, that Marek's would be top of the list of suspects for his illness as silkies are particularly susceptible to it.
I would not worm him unless he has a worm burden.... a faecal float test done by a vet or laboratory will tell you. If his digestive system is already compromised or under stress which green runny poop suggests, I'm really not sure I would put the chemicals that constitute a wormer into his system unless I was sure they were necessary. Green poop is usually a sign of the digestive system shutting down, or liver problems or an infection rather than worms. Can you post a photo of his poop?

 

[rebrascora]

Also, a photo or better still a video of him walking or trying to walk might be helpful, so that we can see what you see. Videos need to be uploaded to a hosting site like You Tube and a link posted on this thread.

 

[EggSighted4Life]

I don't vaccinate; only give medicated feed as hatchlings and juveniles.

I would NOT worm an already ill bird without first making sure via fecal float at the vet what your worm species and load count is. Worming is VERY taxing on the system and if you treat for what you don't have and not what you do could just make things worse!

PLEASE don't treat for NO reason.

 

[EggSighted4Life]

I don't vaccinate; only give medicated feed as hatchlings and juveniles.

Medicated feed is only to prevent cocci which are in every single chicken poo and only a real issue when allowed to bloom out of control.

It works by blocking thiamine. But can be completely avoided by not over crowding and keeping the brooder dry and no poos in the water.

I wonder what kind of an impact if any that thiamine being blocked for so long has on the Silkies?

Please note, I treated a Silkie for vitamin deficit and kept alive for two weeks before I decided it was Marek's and culled (only symptom being a lame leg). Marek's can arrive at your place any time or have already been there but not reared it ugly head until some weakness was founded to take a foot hold on. According to my state poultry vet (at UC Davis) Marek's is in EVERY poultry environment. And there for is NOT part of the NPIP certification as isn't considered a threat to our food supply chain. I suspect most those battery birds have been vaccinated against it. I don't currently vaccinate either because I wish to breed for resistance... but I learn something new every day. And switch it up if I decide it's in my best interest or that of the flocks.

I also would NOT allow a bird who had "a vitamin deficit" develop to breed. That's simply breeding forward genetic deficiencies and ain't happening on my watch. If they are fed a formulated ration (that isn't diminished by the keeper with treats) and still develop it without bullying or worms causing the malabsoption issues then it's something internal and genetic.

You have got the attention of some really great members here to support you! Please know that all questions asked are diagnostic and none of us wish to be judgmental and only want to help others enjoy their birds to the fullest extent possible. It isn't all fun and games. There are lots of tough decisions. But for most the joy outweighs the challenge.

Are those the only 3 birds you have or are there others in other pens? Any new additions? How has your weather been?

 

[Jennn27]

Medicated feed is only to prevent cocci which are in every single chicken poo and only a real issue when allowed to bloom out of control.

It works by blocking thiamine. But can be completely avoided by not over crowding and keeping the brooder dry and no poos in the water.

I wonder what kind of an impact if any that thiamine being blocked for so long has on the Silkies?

Please note, I treated a Silkie for vitamin deficit and kept alive for two weeks before I decided it was Marek's and culled (only symptom being a lame leg). Marek's can arrive at your place any time or have already been there but not reared it ugly head until some weakness was founded to take a foot hold on. According to my state poultry vet (at UC Davis) Marek's is in EVERY poultry environment. And there for is NOT part of the NPIP certification as isn't considered a threat to our food supply chain. I suspect most those battery birds have been vaccinated against it. I don't currently vaccinate either because I wish to breed for resistance... but I learn something new every day. And switch it up if I decide it's in my best interest or that of the flocks.

I also would NOT allow a bird who had "a vitamin deficit" develop to breed. That's simply breeding forward genetic deficiencies and ain't happening on my watch. If they are fed a formulated ration (that isn't diminished by the keeper with treats) and still develop it without bullying or worms causing the malabsoption issues then it's something internal and genetic.

You have got the attention of some really great members here to support you! Please know that all questions asked are diagnostic and none of us wish to be judgmental and only want to help others enjoy their birds to the fullest extent possible. It isn't all fun and games. There are lots of tough decisions. But for most the joy outweighs the challenge.

Are those the only 3 birds you have or are there others in other pens? Any new additions? How has your weather been?

Thank you! The weather has been cold, but not that wet. I have him and two other Silkies in a pen to themselves. I also have a larger flock of "regular" chickens, as well as goats and ducks. But, they don't have any direct access to my silkies. No new chickens since I got the Silkies in June. The other chickens are all behaving normally.

 

[Jennn27]

Thank you..all of you!! I posted an updated thread.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/update-on-my-silkie-roo-david-crowie.1216791/