Sick hens!!!??

[Vthomzik]

I recently brought in a few new birds to boost the flock size. The new birds are not showing any of these symptoms- all my og birds are coughing snoring and gurgling.
They also have foamy poop.
I think potentially I have two issues? Respiratory and coccidiosis?
I started Corid today.
What can I do??

 

[nuthatched]

I'm sorry to hear that.
Where did you get these hens and did you quarantine at all?

Unfortunately, many respiratory illnesses are viruses and are sometimes treatable but incurable so they birds will be carriers for life.
Do they smell funny? Any swollen eyes?

 

[Vthomzik]

I'm sorry to hear that.
Where did you get these hens and did you quarantine at all?

Unfortunately, many respiratory illnesses are viruses and are sometimes treatable but incurable so they birds will be carriers for life.
Do they smell funny? Any swollen eyes?

I did not quarantine none of them were sneezing on pick up…
Eyes, have some clear discharge on a couple of them- but not all.
They don’t smell funny.

 

[nuthatched]

I did not quarantine none of them were sneezing on pick up…
Eyes, have some clear discharge on a couple of them- but not all.
They don’t smell funny.

Many diseases don't show symptoms in carrier birds. Are they showing any lethargy?

 

[Eggcessive]

Respiratory diseases can show up within 2 days to 2-3 weeks after a carrier comes into the flock. How long after exposure did you notice symptoms in your birds? Some common respiratory diseases are infectious bronchitis and ILT, both viruses, and MG and coryza which are bacterial. Antibiotics can treat symptoms of a bacterial illness, while viruses do not respond to antibiotics, but would run their course over several weeks. Look for bubbles or foam in the corner of one or both eyes, mucus from the beak or nostrils, gasping, sneeze or cough, rattly breathing, or wheezing are some symptoms that may occur. Sometimes the symptoms can help us identify a disease, and you can try to get testing. It sounds like infectious bronchitis or possibly, MG (mycoplasma gallisepticum.) Clean any eye drainage with saline or an eye wash. I would close your flock to birds coming in or going out of the flock, since your flock should be considered carriers. Here is a list of common diseases and symptoms:
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/PS044#

 

[Vthomzik]

Many diseases don't show symptoms in carrier birds. Are they showing any lethargy?

A little lethargy. Like standing in one spot longer than normal/ eyes closed a little bit

Respiratory diseases can show up within 2 days to 2-3 weeks after a carrier comes into the flock. How long after exposure did you notice symptoms in your birds? Some common respiratory diseases are infectious bronchitis and ILT, both viruses, and MG and coryza which are bacterial. Antibiotics can treat symptoms of a bacterial illness, while viruses do not respond to antibiotics, but would run their course over several weeks. Look for bubbles or foam in the corner of one or both eyes, mucus from the beak or nostrils, gasping, sneeze or cough, rattly breathing, or wheezing are some symptoms that may occur. Sometimes the symptoms can help us identify a disease, and you can try to get testing. It sounds like infectious bronchitis or possibly, MG (mycoplasma gallisepticum.) Clean any eye drainage with saline or an eye wash. I would close your flock to birds coming in or going out of the flock, since your flock should be considered carriers. Here is a list of common diseases and symptoms:
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/PS044#

thank you,
I do not plan to bring in anything considering they are carriers! I hate that I brought it in to begin with.
I noticed symptoms about 1 week after bringing them in.
Do the viruses live in soil if I end up getting a new flock in future.

Symptoms I see: rattle breathing, wheezing, cough, eye drainage, watery foamy stool.

If it is bacterial, they would need the antibiotics to get better?

 

[Eggcessive]

You could try Tylosin powder in the water 1 tsp per gallon for 5 days, always adding water to the powder to mix it best. Change every 2 days or sooner if needed. That can treat MG. Notice if symptoms clear up. If not, it could be infectious bronchitis which may last a few weeks. Most respiratory diseases only remain alive for several days off the chicken. Sometimes a bit longer in frozen poops. After that it doesn’t remain in the soil.

 

[Vthomzik]

You could try Tylosin powder in the water 1 tsp per gallon for 5 days, always adding water to the powder to mix it best. Change every 2 days or sooner if needed. That can treat MG. Notice if symptoms clear up. If not, it could be infectious bronchitis which may last a few weeks. Most respiratory diseases only remain alive for several days off the chicken. Sometimes a bit longer in frozen poops. After that it doesn’t remain in the soil.

Thank you! I will try this. I’m looking online and it says to not mix Corid with tylosin. I will finish Corid treatment then try tylosin for the coughing.
I appreciate your help. I am going to try and get tylosin powder on order. Seems only available online near me.

 

[Eggcessive]

Here is a good source for tylosin powder, dosage is 1 tsp per gallon of water, only add water to the powder for best mixing:
https://jedds.com/products/tylosin-...QKEfqG0A84hSY-sFFmx7cJbm7pwakG6VbJ5itveBl-Dw9