Sick Pheasants

[Williams Quail]

I Recently got some Pheasants that are 16 weeks old and they are now sneezing and sometimes stand their and just open and close their mouths. I am giving them some vet RX in their water. Does anyone have a idea what they might have and what medication should I treat them with.

 

[casportpony]

I Recently got some Pheasants that are 16 weeks old and they are now sneezing and sometimes stand their and just open and close their mouths. I am giving them some vet RX in their water. Does anyone have a idea what they might have and what medication should I treat them with.

Are they for eating or pets? You could try giving them some Tylan, but it would be best to consult with a vet first.

 

[007Sean]

From your description, sounds like gape worm? Ivermectin for worming should be given.

 

[casportpony]

From your description, sounds like gape worm? Ivermectin for worming should be given.

I read a study that says ivermectin doesn't treat gapes in pheasants. The one time I had gapes I treated with Safeguard (fenbendazole) for three days and that took care of it.

 

[007Sean]

I read a study that says ivermectin doesn't treat gapes in pheasants. The one time I had gapes I treated with Safeguard (fenbendazole) for three days and that took care of it.

Where can I find a copy of that study? I should have mentioned Safeguard as well but it just slipped my mind (CRS).

 

[casportpony]

Where can I find a copy of that study? I should have mentioned Safeguard as well but it just slipped my mind (CRS).

I'll see if I can find it for you.

 

[casportpony]

Here it is:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9269125

 

[007Sean]

Ok, thanks Kathy, I thought it might be this site:http://www.archivr.org/stream/gapewormoffowlss00walkrich/gapewormoffowlss00walkrich_djvu.txt

 

[casportpony]

Ok, thanks Kathy, I thought it might be this site:http://www.archivr.org/stream/gapewormoffowlss00walkrich/gapewormoffowlss00walkrich_djvu.txt

That link doesn't work for me .

 

[casportpony]

Here is a thread I started:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/worming-studies-and-references.1053454/