Sick Pullet (with pics) -- Lethargic, droopy tail, and not eating or drinking much...

[Eggcessive]

Michael, do you think the OP should bother treating for coccidiosis with Corid?

 

[Michael Apple]

Michael, do you think the OP should bother treating for coccidiosis with Corid?

I would worm with Albendazole, then treat with metronidazole for 5 days while running vitamin-probiotic powder in water, then worm again on the 10th day after the first deworming. If left in that condition too long, the liver will be gone and the bird will die.

 

[blackwingedwolf]

Alright, I'll look for the medication as soon as possible. Can you get those medications at a local pet store?

 

[Michael Apple]

Alright, I'll look for the medication as soon as possible. Can you get those medications at a local pet store?

Valbazen is Albendazole, and can be found at most livestock feed stores. Metronidazole is sometimes available as Fish-Zole in a 250 mg capsule form at stores which stock fish/aquarium supplies. The only other option is a vet, or pigeon supply company. ordering online would take too long unless you were willing to do an overnight shipment. If you want to order a package 1 to 2 day shipping, I can give you recommendations depending on where you live.

 

[seminolewind]

I don't know why the poop is bright yellow, but I did look

 

[Eggcessive]

Alright, I'll look for the medication as soon as possible. Can you get those medications at a local pet store?

I have the links listed in post 8 for these medicines, both Fish Zole (metronidazole) and Valbazen. Call around to feed stores and tropical fish stores or pet stores to find them locally. As I said before, SafeGuard goat wormer can also be used instead of Valbazen, but the dosage is 1 ml given for 3 straight days, then repeated at 10 days.

 

[masloozinit76]

That bright yellow almost looks like yolk. Is she laying yet? Has she been laying? She may be egg bound or be internal laying. Yellow poop can also indicate worms. I would have it tested. Or even take her in to be examined.

 

[casportpony]

and the Fish Zole will help with the chickens?

If she has blackhead she needs the Fish Zole ASAP, and there is a very good chance she will also need something to treat E.coli.

When I suspect blackhead I treat with metronidazole, Safeguard and sometimes Baytril. All three *can* be given at the same time. If they aren't drinking and eating they will need to be tube fed. My success rate when treating this way is at least 95%.

Any vet that sees birds should be willing to treat her, just google avian vet in your area and see what pops up. She needs medication and supportive care ASAP or she will die. You do not have time to order them.

-Kathy

 

[Pine Grove]

She doesn't appear to have a heavy worm load nor blackhead, I believe you are dealing with a laying issue, Her abdomen looks swollen..impacted oviduct or internal layer maybe?

 

[sammy56]

Please help yesterday a moll nearly ate my rooster but it couldnt 2 days later I saw he lost on of his wattles will he be fine.