Hi - I am new here & new with chickens. I've had my chickens (light brahmas) for ~3 mo - never wormed or de-loused. All seem fine but this one, except for somewhat poopy vents ( I read this is common with light-colored fluffy breeds, which they are) & poops on the ground look fine. I don't see any worms. The sick one has been standing around for 2 days, lethargic & not going to roost on her own at night - stands around with her eyes closed mostly - poop is very watery but color seems normal (not yellow or white or foamy). I examined her and see no obvious problem - no worms in the poop on her feathers, no hardness around vent or crop, no bumps or redness on skin. She coughs occasionally, and it sounds phlegmy. I am going to isolate her (indoors) and treat her with something, but I'm not sure what. Should I give her an antibiotic (teramycin?) first or wormer (Wazine?) or delouse (with what?). I've been reading here & understand now that I need to de-worm & de-louse the whole group reguarly, but what should I do immediately for this sick one? I called my vet & he had no idea about chickens, and I looked on the internet for another vet around here (Dothan, AL) that might help and found nothing. I would appreciate your input.
Thank you - Amy
Thank you - Amy