WestKnollAmy
The Crazy Chicken Lady
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Dude! He has a extreme appetite!
You remember when I said the weather change would make some sick? This is it. Sinusitis, possibly.
Or....
"Swollen Head Syndrome
Synonyms: Facial cellulitis, thick head, Dikkop, SHS
Species affected: Chickens and turkeys are the known natural hosts. Experimentally, guinea fowl and pheasants are susceptible but pigeons, ducks, and geese are resistant to the infection. SHS does not presently occur in the United States, but is present in most countries of the world.
Clinical signs: In chicks and poults, there is initial sneezing, followed by reddening and swelling of the tear ducts and eye tissue. Facial swelling will extend over the head and down the jaw and wattles. Adult chickens have mild respiratory disease followed by a few birds having swollen heads. Other signs include disorientation, twisting of the neck, and a significant drop in egg production (see Table 1 ).
Transmission: The infection spreads by direct contact with infected birds or indirectly by exposure to infectious material.
Treatment: There is no proven medication for swollen head syndrome. The disease is caused by a virus classified as a pneumovirus. A disease closely mimicking SHS is caused by a mixed infection of respiratory viruses and specific bacteria. Antibiotic therapy may be helpful against the bacterial component."
Yes, I know, generalized but they can't say "I don't really know!"
Just a thought since he seems so healthy and happy otherwise!
My famous "go to" is dandelion root in a soft food like yogurt or warm mash, oatmeal, mashed up hard boiled eggs (peeled) or some such that they like to eat. Your guy seems like he will eat anything!
Dude! He has a extreme appetite!
You remember when I said the weather change would make some sick? This is it. Sinusitis, possibly.
Or....
"Swollen Head Syndrome
Synonyms: Facial cellulitis, thick head, Dikkop, SHS
Species affected: Chickens and turkeys are the known natural hosts. Experimentally, guinea fowl and pheasants are susceptible but pigeons, ducks, and geese are resistant to the infection. SHS does not presently occur in the United States, but is present in most countries of the world.
Clinical signs: In chicks and poults, there is initial sneezing, followed by reddening and swelling of the tear ducts and eye tissue. Facial swelling will extend over the head and down the jaw and wattles. Adult chickens have mild respiratory disease followed by a few birds having swollen heads. Other signs include disorientation, twisting of the neck, and a significant drop in egg production (see Table 1 ).
Transmission: The infection spreads by direct contact with infected birds or indirectly by exposure to infectious material.
Treatment: There is no proven medication for swollen head syndrome. The disease is caused by a virus classified as a pneumovirus. A disease closely mimicking SHS is caused by a mixed infection of respiratory viruses and specific bacteria. Antibiotic therapy may be helpful against the bacterial component."
Yes, I know, generalized but they can't say "I don't really know!"
Just a thought since he seems so healthy and happy otherwise!
My famous "go to" is dandelion root in a soft food like yogurt or warm mash, oatmeal, mashed up hard boiled eggs (peeled) or some such that they like to eat. Your guy seems like he will eat anything!
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