Possible impacted crop or gizzard issue? Not sure... Please help!

[CedarAcres]

I believe the dosage of the duramycin-10 is one tablespoon per gallon of water, remix a fresh batch daily. But that's just from memory, so maybe someone else can jump in with that info. There is an egg withdrawal so I'd isolate him if possible with his own waterer. And you also don't want to dose the chickens who are not ill with any anitbiotics. Do you have a dog crate? That's something you can place him in. When did you first notice he was losing weight?

This is one of the things we use for chickens needing to be isolated. We place this one in the run so they can be with everyone. We also have an "isolation" box in the basement in case they need closer monitoring.



And you asked earlier about performing a chicken exam & I found this link with some general info: http://ohioline.osu.edu/vme-fact/0020.html

 

[casportpony]

Here is the mfg data sheet for Duramycin 10:
http://www.durvet.com/dl/Durvet-Poultry-Brochure.pdf

Disclaimer: I've never used it and know nothing about it, lol.

-Kathy

 

[Chickiee]

I put Save-a-Chick in the coop waterer last night. He's still moving around a bit and even jogging with the flock, but when the flock isn't moving, he's looking like he's exhausted and sleepy. He's very quiet when he used to be a talker. You can tell he wants to live, just having a rough time. What are your thoughts about isolating him to the garage during the day with the antibiotic water, and putting him in the coop at night with his friends? Would you recommend a 400mg dose or a 800mg dose? I was thinking the 800mg because he won't have access to the antibiotic all 24 hrs a day. The garage is darker and cooler, but today should be a high of 48 degrees, so it won't be too bad. Maybe I'll put some towels in there for him to lay on. He would be loose in there and I can then more easily see what his stools are like. I'm going to get this ready now... maybe start with the 400mg and if I hear from you guys to make it 800mg then I'll just add more. Thanks a lot... I really appreciate your help! And Kathy, thank you too for jumping in on this conversation!

 

[CedarAcres]

I would do the isolation personally. I would also start with the 800mg dose. I think it's fine to let him roost if you'd like to. I'm currently doing that with my rooster who had an injury. He will probably appreciate the rest in the garage. I'd also turn the light off in there so he can rest more peacefully. Keep us updated. My thoughts are that he got an infection from the impacted crop. And his body seems to be working hard on fighting it off. Hopefully the antibiotic will be enough to push him in the right direction.

 

[Chickiee]

Ok, so this is my set up... 1 sick rooster in my garage contained in a baby's moveable play yard approx. 4'x4'. Lights off, but window providing some indirect light. Towels in one corner for comfort. 800mg antibiotic in his waterer. An old Cool Whip container full of feed which he went right to and started gobbling. A bowl of my daughter's (barely any) leftover scrambled eggs from breakfast. I'll keep you guys posted on the progress. How long do you typically provide the antibiotic? Is it 7 days like a human? Thanks!!!

 

[Chickiee]

Rosie has been isolated in the garage for a few days now. The first day with medicine he had firmer poops and I was really impressed if the antibiotic was working that quickly. Yesterday I didn't see any poops. Not that he didn't go... just that I didn't see any. This morning when I put him in the garage he pooped out only liquid. It was an ugly brownish yellow color. I didn't think this needed a picture to post... it was only liquid but a decent amount of it. I'm still giving him the antibiotics. I put him back free-ranging with the others yesterday 1 hour just before dusk when they all return to the coop. I thought then he can get some fresh air and exercise and return with everyone together. I'll keep you posted. He seems happier outside though. He has been one of the first two chickens out of the coop yesterday morning and this morning. I think he's a bit more perky when he's outside, but still doing the closed eye thing when in the garage.

 

[CedarAcres]

You've probably seen this chart before, but here is the "poop chart" so you can compare his to the normal or abnormal ones: http://chat.allotment.org/index.php?topic=17568.0

And also, forgot to mention this, don't put the vitamins or minerals in the water with the duramycin, because it can interfere with the potency/absorbtion. I would also not give him the yogurt while he is on the antibiotic. I'd do the antibiotics for 7 days. Sorry I didn't reply to you sooner... had a very stressful weekend! Is he eating his feed still? Your set up in the garage sounds great!

 

[casportpony]

No offemse intended to anyone, but that poop chart is wrong. I've had necropsies done on a few birds that had poop labeled "normal" on that page and all three of them died from coccidiosis and dehydration. I've also seen the intestinal lining in chicks and adults and in *all* cases it went away after treatment with Corid and/or worming. The majority of poop should be well formed with a white cap...

-Kathy

 

[ten chicks]

No offemse intended to anyone, but that poop chart is wrong. I've had necropsies done on a few birds that had poop labeled "normal" on that page and all three of them died from coccidiosis and dehydration. I've also seen the intestinal lining in chicks and adults and in *all* cases it went away after treatment with Corid and/or worming. The majority of poop should be well formed with a white cap...

-Kathy

X2~Mia

 

[CedarAcres]

I agree that it's not 100%, but I do think as a general guide it's an okay chart. It can help someone who has absolutely no idea what they're looking at get a better understanding of the whole line of possible chicken poops. Most people freak out when they see a cecal poo if they don't know what it is. I can look at a chicken poop and sort of interpret it (if that's what you'd call it!) but I've also looked at lots more poop than the average person (that makes me sound gross!). And I do agree that most poops should be well formed with a white cap.