Silkie is yawning non stop, help!

[Kiki]

This chicken was fat ( I am sorry I am not saying this in an ugly way at all) and it looks like it had egg yolk inside it's belly which is what killed it.
The listeria and staphylococcus are both bacteria infections...most likely from the internal laying.

 

[Kiki]

The silkie had lice and a bacterial infection and worms and water in the lungs which is commonly known as pneumonia.

 

[Kiki]

More results are to follow however attached are the results they sent me tonight.

@casportpony what is your take on this necropsy report?

 

[Jenny Loves Chickies]

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This chicken was fat ( I am sorry I am not saying this in an ugly way at all) and it looks like it had egg yolk inside it's belly which is what killed it.
The listeria and staphylococcus are both bacteria infections...most likely from the internal laying.

Both birds had listeria. A final report will follow so there’s no need for anyone to provide a diagnosis of their own, I have faith that the Doctors at Cornell will provide an accurate report. Just sharing as I receive it in case it helps anyone possibly save their birds from a similar fate.

 

[Kiki]

Both birds had listeria. A final report will follow so there’s no need for anyone to provide a diagnosis of their own, I have faith that the Doctors at Cornell will provide an accurate report. Just sharing as I receive it in case it helps anyone possibly save their birds from a similar fate.

I'm not providing my own report...I'm reading yours.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

As for Valbazen, I did treat the rest of my flock. Does it need to be repeated within 7-10 days?

I just got off the phone with the vet, they both died from Listeria. They suspect it’s from the fermented feed. I am a mess. I thought I was giving them the best of the best. I will be contacting my vet I’m the morning I’m the hopes she would prescribe me penicillin.

Both birds had listeria. A final report will follow so there’s no need for anyone to provide a diagnosis of their own, I have faith that the Doctors at Cornell will provide an accurate report. Just sharing as I receive it in case it helps anyone possibly save their birds from a similar fate.

Thank you for sharing this! Even though it's sad, it's interesting to "link" the symptoms you described in your previous posts with the findings that Cornell provided you. If you don't mind, post the final report, I would be interested in seeing it - there's always something new to learn.
A lot of times it's just not "one" thing that causes a decline and eventual death in a chicken, they can become weak from a condition that allows something else to take hold, it then snowballs - this is why symptoms can often be so confusing.

 

[Jenny Loves Chickies]

Thank you for sharing this! Even though it's sad, it's interesting to "link" the symptoms you described in your previous posts with the findings that Cornell provided you. If you don't mind, post the final report, I would be interested in seeing it - there's always something new to learn.
A lot of times it's just not "one" thing that causes a decline and eventual death in a chicken, they can become weak from a condition that allows something else to take hold, it then snowballs - this is why symptoms can often be so confusing.

I absolutely agree and will most certainly share the final report. I’m still scared I’ll lose the rest of my flock as I haven’t treated them with an antibiotic and not sure if a vet around here will prescribe one for me. Cornell is going to run some tests to see which antibiotic may work best. I’m also concerned as to where it came from, the vet at Cornell believes it was in their feed and that fermenting feed is not a good idea with chickens. She recommended that I switch gradually to a standard feed, no fancy grains, and throw the rest of the food out. How do I get rid of Listeria...are my dogs at risk....what about the soil? So many questions...

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I absolutely agree and will most certainly share the final report. I’m still scared I’ll lose the rest of my flock as I haven’t treated them with an antibiotic and not sure if a vet around here will prescribe one for me. Cornell is going to run some tests to see which antibiotic may work best. I’m also concerned as to where it came from, the vet at Cornell believes it was in their feed and that fermenting feed is not a good idea with chickens. She recommended that I switch gradually to a standard feed, no fancy grains, and throw the rest of the food out. How do I get rid of Listeria...are my dogs at risk....what about the soil? So many questions...

All good questions!
Ask Cornell if they will help with the vet - they may be able to call one in your area, tell about their findings and the vet will agree to write a script. Alternatively if you have good relationship with your dog's vet, send/take the report you get to them and ask for help - since you will be getting "official" information, I would hope they would work with you on getting this taken care of.

Since you have a very good resource (Cornell) ask a lot of questions Pester them if you must - write down everything you can think of that you want to ask and see if they will give you answers.

I do not know much of anything about listeriosis - but would follow the directions that Cornell suggested. Get rid of the fermented feed and go about switching them to standard feed. My birds love wet feed, but I don't ferment. I make a fresh wet mash usually in the mornings - sometimes, I might make it the night before, but it does not ferment. My container that I mix it in is washed daily. Once a week I add poultry vitamins to my mash, a couple of times a week I may put in about 1tablespoon of ACV.
I try to make just enough for the day - I put out some in the morning, then sometime after lunch. You could try that to help your birds transition since they are used to wet feed - mixing a new wet feed everyday if you have time (I just put the feed in the container, add warm water and let it soak for about 30mins)
Dry feed is also available free choice.

I am so, so sorry you are having to go through all this.
I wish I had more answers for you, but I am learning from you. You have generously shared with us and I hope you continue to do so. Any information you get will be helpful to others that find themselves in your shoes.

http://www.poultrydvm.com/condition/listeriosis
https://www.merckvetmanual.com/poultry/listeriosis/overview-of-listeriosis-in-poultry

 

[Kiki]

The different listeria bacterias are found every where...there is no way to get rid of it.
I am curious to see the final report too because I am having a hard time with you saying that it is because of the fermented feed. Can't Cornell test your feed and some of your soil for this bacteria too? Having the different strains of bacteria present doesn't necessarily mean they have the food born illness of listeriosis either.


Listeria Fact Sheet

 

[Eggcessive]

Jennie, thank you so much for posting your thread and the necropsy results on your two chickens who died. So sorry for your loss. We all here learn so much from seeing these reports, since most of us never get necropsies on our chickens. I have learned a lot, that spleen infection can be a result of a bad strain of coccidiosis, which can lead to enteritis.

I did a necropsy at home this year on a very skinny chicken. I was shocked to see signs of both fatty liver disease on a skinny hen, but also what I believe was oviduct cancer. I tried fermented feed for 8 months a few years ago, and thought it made such a mess. My chickens ate too much. I would never do it again. I firmly believe good feed and clean water are key. As Wyorp does I do add some water to fresh food for a treat occasionally, and they eat it all right away.

The Cornell vet seemed very thorough, and I am sure that you really appreciate that. Sometimes we step on toes eagerly trying to help here, but again thanks so much for posting.