sick birds?

[Bigcreekpeafowl]

I agree 100% that a fecal analysis is first and one of the best diagnostic tools for fowl. We even do these randomly throughout the year to check on our birds to make sure there are no surprises. And as I mentioned the first thing when we suspect there is problem. A trained eye can spot worm eggs, coccidiosis, fungal spores, some yeasts appear in the droppings, and occult blood.

I too worked as a vet tech for over 12 years in a hospital that treats exotic's. I am not a alarmist. But I know how quick you can lose a bird, peafowl in particular here if you wait. I agree that you need to have a suspected or definative diagnosis.

In this OP post not enough info is posted. Too general. Coughing. Could be respiratory. But do you also know many respiratory infections are SECONDARY to worm infestation? In otherwords cause by the infestation.

In my opinion just buying these birds, stress of the move. I would do a fecal exam, with wormer at the ready. Along with baytril and tylan, if needed. With a stethoscope rales and or fluid and obstruction can be easily heard and should not be ignored.

Unfortunately if you wait to treat peafowl when you have a problem=dead peafowl.
Boost their immune system okay, but treat sick birds ASAP.

 

[deerman]

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Compare this data with that presented by Yoda. How are they different? Don't weaken the birds' immune systems to treat infectious diseases or parasites that have not been identified. That's critical in the long-term health management of captive birds. Educating the aviculturist is part and parcel in this process.


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Odey587 has it spot on. Dr Swyers has a feed formulated specifically for peafowl- find it and use it. If this isn't feasible investigate what about it is unique for peafowl and get proactive about providing optimal nutrition for your birds. Food is medicine.

Correct diagnosis is critical and look- Odey587 even has a microscope and sodium nitrate. This is a serious aviculturist.

Its not Odey587 with the microscope....

 

[Bigcreekpeafowl]

Yes that is correct I am pretty sure deerman. Featherhead is also a vet tech or assistant who does her own fecal analysis.

 

[deerman]

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Yes well said........




Not everyone new to peafowl can know all this info, or able to get them to a vet. Bad thing like you said when peafowl show sign of being sick , it near the end. Better to treat asap than lose the bird.