St. John's Wort

[chicknmania]

I understand that it is SJW. I think everyone does. But a lot of people don't understand that Hypericum is what you use.

 

[casportpony]

I understand that it is SJW. I think everyone does. But a lot of people don't understand that Hypericum is what you use.

The title needs to be changed to the name of the stuff that people should be buying.

-Kathy

 

[chicknmania]

Whatever. Speak to the OP then.

 

[casportpony]

Whatever. Speak to the OP then.

I would, but they haven posted in *years*. Aren't you the one that keeps saying what does and doesn't work? Or is that someone else?

-Kathy

 

[chicknmania]

"the one"? No. Lots of people do. I certainly can't change the title of it.

 

[casportpony]

"the one"? No. Lots of people do. I certainly can't change the title of it.

Seems you're the most vocal about it

... I know you cant change the title.

 

[casportpony]

Quote: It's posts like this... Maybe you or someone else should start a new thread that says this is what one needs to buy, provide a link to buy it and spell out dosing instructions for the different sized birds.

-Kathy

 

[chicknmania]

I'm only vocal about it because it worked well for me. I'm not a vet, neither do I sell it, or make money from it. Anyone concerned enough about their birds can figure it out, as I did.
The same as they would reference any other thread on BYC that they need. Nuff said.

 

[casportpony]

I'm only vocal about it because it worked well for me. I'm not a vet, neither do I sell it, or make money from it. Anyone concerned enough about their birds can figure it out, as I did.
The same as they would reference any other thread on BYC that they need. Nuff said.

Since it worked for you you should start a thread that explains exactly how to use it and why it has to be one product and not the other. That's what I can do when I suggest to people how they can use Baytril, Safeguard (liquid or paste), Valbazen, metrondidazole, Corid, amoxicillin, Cipro, praziquantel, Clavamox, tube feeding, subcutaneous fluids, etc. Have posted many threads on how to use all of those, but if someone asks, I have no problem typing it again.

Seems like you're being very vague about how to use it, which doesn't seem right to me. Why are you so dead set against posting exactly how to use it? Pretty sure many people have gone out of their way when giving advise to you, yes?

-Kathy

 

[casportpony]

This isn't an emergency, just a helpful tidbit of information to help. Despite what you may have heard, there IS a cure for Marek's Disease. It is a homeopathic remedy called "Hypericum." Hypericum is a small creeping herb that, when used hollistically, numbs nerves and dulls pain. When given to a bird suffering from the symptoms of Marek's Disease, it will cure the bird by working on the theory that "like cures like," in other words, by giving the bird the symptoms it will take the symptoms away. I've used this herb with great success to fully cure birds of Marek's Disease. You can fnd Hypericum at health food stores, $8 for 100 tablets. Hypericum must be diluted before it can be used:

- 1 tablespoon of DISTILLED water per tablet Hypericum (must be distilled water, tap water is ionized and will deactivate the Hypericum)
- MUST be mixed in a GLASS or PLASTIC bowl (metal with react with the water and herb)
- drip 5-10 drops (bantam) or 10-15 drops (large fowl) on the afflicted bird's tongue. Be sure the bird rubs its beak together because the Hypericum MUST touch the sinuses (located on the roof of the mouth) in order to work
- treat every 12 hours (morning and night) with a fresh batch
- recovery may be as quick as 1 day or as slow as several months

The treatment works best if you begin treating early. If you delay treatment, the Hypericum may not work or it may be a very slow recovery. IF YOU OVERDOSE YOUR BIRDS ON HYPERICUM, don't worry. The bird will exhibit extreme symptoms, and make a drastic improvment within a 24 hours. Hypericum is also helpful for pain. Only treat birds that are showing symptoms.

HOW CAN I TELL IF MY BIRD HAS MAREK'S DISEASE?

Check your flock history. Marek's Disease affects birds as early as 6 months of age. Symtoms occur most commonly between 6-8 months of age; however, any age bird can become sick, it just becomes less common with age. The incubation period is 2 weeks.

SYMPTOMS INCLUDE: sudden death (fairly common), depression (common), gradual weight loss (fairly common), neck paralysis (not common), paleness (in conjunction with other symtoms), wing paralysis (common), leg paralysis (most common), star-gazing (fairly common), extreme sudden emaciation (rare), mishapen pupil (not common), gray iris (not common), crazy behavior (rare), unresponsive (common), internal tumor growth (not common), tumors on feather follicles (not common), fearful (not common)

Hope this helps someone!!!

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*Lots* of misinformation in the bolded text!

-Kathy