Sneezing Chickens

[MessyChicks]

Same problem here with my EE. She is my favorite bird I have. I am worried! She doesn't seem sick but is sneezing and shaking her head. 

I have 5 EEs that are sneezing and shaking their heads too. Did you find out what it was or a treatment? Thanks!

 

[dianacirce]

MessyChicks, I'd see about taking one to the vet for a dignosis, the shaking of the head makes me a little worried. Mine isn't doing that, just sneezing.

 

[MessyChicks]

Dianacirce what does shaking head indicate?

Update about a vet. The two that I have called suggested it was a environmental respiratory irritation because they're not coughing, lethargic or have bubbles in their eyes. One said that it's similar to a dog shaking out a sneeze. If symptoms worsen or persists then bring them in. They're worried that they wouldn't find anything and I would be out at least a $100 for an unnecessary visit.

 

[dianacirce]

I'd be concerned wtih parasites, or worms. I don't know for certain, as I am just not encountering sneezing chickens, but I know with other animals, when worms gets over-productive they get into the sinuses and they sneeze and shake their heads

 

[MessyChicks]

Hmmm. I didn't think of that. The vets seemed rushed when I was questioning them about sneezing chickens.
Do you think if the worms were that bad that I would see them in their stools?

 

[dianacirce]

From what I understand, you won't see gape worms in the stools as they stay in the sinus areas until the chickens die. But then again, this is what I've gathered from doing a lot of different searches. If your vet isn't caring enough, might want to see about a new vet

 

[MessyChicks]

Just looked up gape worms. Head shaking is the only symptom that they have for it, but could very well be the source. I'll give the vet a call again. It looks like the only treatment is Flubenvet.

Thanks for helping!

 

[dianacirce]

again, something you'd want to check with someone who may know better, but I read that equine dewormer will take care of them, it said to just put a dab on a piece of bread and feed it to each chicken individually, as you would want to treat all at once. Shame tho, if that is the issue, can't keep their eggs for 15 days.

 

[rancocaschick]

By GSE...I presume she means Grapefruit Seed Extract....which can be found in liquid form.

 

[SLKid]

Be careful about "reporting" someone...
We got some Jersey Giants from a "reputable" lady in Louisa VA.
All 100 of her chickens were kept in very very small cages. 3-4 chickens in a cage... Dogs tied to trees... Cages kept in the garage and sprayed with a hose for cleaning without removing the chickens.. It was heartbreaking
The 4 Jerseys we got were in rough shape, but my Gf and I decided we wanted to buy them, take them home and rehabilitate them.. We knew they were rough, but we dare not piss off this lady. Just take them home, to a better place, and make sure they receive proper treatment.
Regrettably we introduced them to our flock.... Now I am slowly culling chickens as they develop these symptoms..

Anyway, back to the point
I reported her to animal control after I found out how bad the chickens were. Puncture wounds, picked clean of feathers from when she let her flock "Play" with each other. Discharge from the nose and ears, the entire bottoms of the feet were scabs, the rooster never crowed he was so sick and gurgly...
Animal control did nothing except flag me for harassment...
I reported her to the Facebook Forum, PCOV, Pet Chickens of Virginia. Posted pictures of her chickens with a warning to all who were going to have dealings with her.
I was instantly ridiculed for being "Jealous Of her Expert Set Up" and immediately banned from the group with threats of a "defamation" lawsuits......

So... Just be careful... Raise your own chicks or go to swaps with people who actually care..

Currently treating flock with Tylan Injections. 7ml a day.
One gets better, another gets sick...
Not working well at all
Taking our sickest chicken in for a Necropsy tomorrow..
I'll let yall know what I find out but my hopes are not high

I honestly suggest starting over after decontamination...
Chickens are relatively inexpensive, but take a long time to mature... Just hatch like 50, and sell what you dont need...

-DCA