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Sounds like he got into a Buffo, they are toxic to chickens, dogs and most other critters. Looks like you dogged a bullet today. That was quick thinking with the Benadryl. Lots of buffo toads down here they are more seasonal up in your end of the state. This could be a sign saying to hatch yourself some backups ha ha. Glad to hear it all worked out well.
Ish
They are all gross to me. I looked it up. Had no idea we had such here. The symptoms match. I should have rinsed/wiped his mouth out as well it says. I told my husband Bogart can't die....I don't have another and Ish is a heck of a long way away! I told him they say you should always have more than one...may have to rethink that. I keep the benadryl for when the cats get bit by copperheads. They just won't leave them alone.
With the buffo the poison glands are just behind the eyes. Normally what happens is the dog or critter will pester the toad and they will secrete a milky white toxin. If this stuff get into the mouth or eyes then it gets ingested. With dogs we always advise to rinse out mouth and gums being careful that they dont swallow the stuff. Toads tend to hang around feed dishes and buggy type places outside. Personally I have the same no tolerance policy for them as I do raccoons, possums and rats.
I am defiantly an enabler so I would say. Split the pen and groups in two and let the stag visit with each group every other day or something like that. The Araucanas can keep the shamo pullets company. Who know if come next spring I dont travel up your way and maybe bring you some fresh blood? Recently picked up some white shamo that look very promising.
