Please help identify what is in my roosters beak!

[Sondraa]

Of course we still don't know which virus/bacteria it is for sure

 

[Eggcessive]

Just realize that most contagious diseases make carriers of everyone. So if one is suspected, it would be good to cull and have your state vet do a necropsy with testing to get a diagnosis. Then close your flock if there is a disease, and do not rehome or add birds until the last one is gone. Most state vets will do a necropsy, and here is a list of them near you:
https://www.metzerfarms.com/poultry...7IOlHOhP-eD8qMtZ70RNq6BMO9kVUn3x6so7q0Z_JgEr8

 

[Sierradavette]

Of course we still don't know which virus/bacteria it is for sure

Coryza is pretty fast to show symptoms, but MG can take weeks unfortunately.

 

[Sondraa]

Coryza is pretty fast to show symptoms, but MG can take weeks unfortunately.

Influenza is fast too.

 

[Eggcessive]

MG can show up in as little as 6-10 days or later. Coryza can show up in 3 or more days after exposure. It all depends on how much exposure.

 

[Sondraa]

I read somewhere on this site that the autopsy/necropsy is under 2 hundred dollars. Don't freeze the bird but keep it cool/refrigerated. It's not super expensive but most people seem not to do it. Maybe they think it will be more. I think its super important for your peace of mind...your other birds and all the birds wild birds might spread your birds germs to if they are unknown carriers. I hope it's within your means but if it isn't NO judgement. You can only do what you can do.

 

[Sondraa]

I did a sweep of this site. Prices for necropsy in america range from 88.50 to 215.00 American dollars. Your profile doesn't list location so I am making an assumption.

 

[Eggcessive]

In some states it (a necropsy) is as little as $23 to $30 (CA.) Make sure to tell them it is a backyard chicken.

 

[Sondraa]

Do they charge more for commercial chickens or test different things?

 

[Sierradavette]

Thanks for all the help, everyone! My husband and I talked it over and decided that culling was in the best interest of my current flock, especially since I have 13 I’ve raised inside due to go out in a few weeks. This is my first cull, but I knew going into chicken owning sometimes it’s inevitable be it for the greater good of the flock or compassion for the sick chicken. I’ll struggle with wondering if there’s something else I could have done, but the risks were too high for me to feel comfortable trying more.