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- Nov 26, 2017
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first let me start by saying , i just checked on him and he is dead.. I ran his fecal test when i took the other bird down for the necropsy. because ive been suspiscious of his poop because it has been watery for about a month. fecal test was negative for any parasites at that time (2 weeks ago). the other bird was inconclusive. that lab u mentioned needed to run more tests ($40) in addition to the original $50. and the dr. thought it was mareks but though honestly any more testing would just confirm what is already believe , an untreatable disease that my flock has already been exposed to. This guys symptoms wer different though... the moisture/mud is pretty much taken care of. I extended their coop to give them lots of dry space on our wet days. the pen i leveled with wood chips so that way puddles and mud wont formWhat were the results of the last one you took to the lab?
I would give them a call and see if they can run a fecal for worms and coccidiosis.
http://waddl.vetmed.wsu.edu/search-tests If I'm reading it correctly testing is $10.00. Of course that doesn't include your gas money to get there
Having moisture and mud could possibly be a contributing factor. The poop looks like it has a lot of mucous.
If he is failing/declining, then you could try treating for Coccidiosis (Corid), but he may also have some type of infection. The blue/purple comb is indicative that he is not getting enough oxygen. I suppose a severe overload could impact breathing, but infection is more likely.
Do you have access to any antibiotics?
O.k. you mention "when he was eating"? Has he stopped eating and drinking? For how long?
I know it's hard, but do what you can to get some fluids into him. Once he is hydrated, then see if he will eat a little for you. Try some egg or tuna if he doesn't want to eat his normal feed.