Sick chickens

[Mother hen 119]

I went outside to the chicken coop the other day to feed my chickens. I noticed that one of my chickens I was close. It had a bunch of crustiness around it and was red and swollen. I also noticed that it had some clear liquid comingout of it.as I was trying to clean use of her beak and out of her eyes I noticed that one of my other chickens was wheezing.I need help what should I do? I can't lose who she is my daughter's favorite bird.

 

[jwyles]

I am going to tag you in a thread I started about my sick chicks. There was a lot of helpful info in it and I was able to save mine although they were in very early stages but at least you can read through it and see if anything could help. Good luck!!!

 

[sylviethecochin]

What was crusty, red, and swollen? Your post is a little confusing.
If more than one chicken is sick and you really don't want to lose the one, I recommend finding a veterinarian, if you can.
If you can't get a vet, and are going to look for help here, can you describe the symptoms in more detail?

 

[Mother hen 119]

Her eye was swollen and crusty.it almost reminds me of pinkeye. She has a discharge coming from her eye and nose. A couple of my other chickens have begun sneezing. I don't know if it's all the same thing. I read somewhere to use tylan 50.

 

[Isaac 0]

Keep her isolated in a warm quiet place.Can you inspect her eye and check for any scratchs/dirt/lesions?

Coryza can cause Swelling around the face,Discharge from the eyes/Nose ,Sneezing and Heavy Breathing.You can start Administering Tylan but it will only make them feel better they will still be carriers for life.

Coryza Links-

http://articles.extension.org/pages/68127/infectious-coryza-in-poultry

http://www.merckvetmanual.com/poultry/infectious-coryza/overview-of-infectious-coryza-in-chickens

 

[Mother hen 119]

There is about 6 of my chickens that have it but she is the worst one out of them all. I don't understand how or where it came from.

 

[Isaac 0]

There is about 6 of my chickens that have it but she is the worst one out of them all. I don't understand how or where it came from.

Coryza is usually transmitted by Wild birds.Have you added any new birds to your flock lately?Have you went to any Poultry Shows lately?

 

[Mother hen 119]

Yes to both of you questions.

 

[Isaac 0]

Yes to both of you questions.

More than likely thats how is happened then.Be very cautious when buying birds and going to poultry shows.

 

[ThatCrazyChickenGirl]

since this recently happened to one of my birds, be aware that when their immune systems are compromised, they are prone to secondary infections, such as fungal respiratory infections (which my poor bird got) and digestive infections like coccidiosis. If they develop addition symptoms, you may be dealing with a combo and may need to treat both.

Your hens face seems swollen, which may also point to mycoplasma. I'd recommend antibiotics (we did vet prescribed as our sick ones were babies, but I've read Tylen 50 injections seems to be the best over the counter) to cover a range of respiratory infections. Also look into environmental concerns, conditions where fungal spores may flourish.

I'm reciting all this as our avian vet told us when we took our birds in. Keep in mind that your bird may be carriers for life, even when not symptomatic, and you may go through this again every time they are stressed or with any new birds you add to the flock.