- Dec 6, 2011
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Hi.
I have a flock with 30 chickens, they are about 1 year old. All my Chickens are sick. The whole problem started 48hrs ago.
The symptoms are:
1st day:
In the beginning of the night, i notice that some hens were wheezing and had a bubbly noise when breathing.
I didn't notice any mucus or secretion coming out of their eyes, nostrils or mouth.
2nd Day:
Early in the morning, I noticed that the all flock was with the same symptoms.
Making a bubbly noise when breathing.
Sometimes open the beak, like they were gasping for air.
Almost no interest on food and water.
Sneezing and moving head in rotation.
3rd Day ( Today)
I noticed that the wheezing sound reduced a lot. I could say that is almost gone ( was pretty loud on the second day)
But they are still sneezing, bubbly noise when breathing.
I do notice that half of the chickens were eating a little more than the second day.
Some are not interested in food or water at all. I gave some to them.
But one new symptom was noticed. There is Blood splatters on the feeder and on the water . I notice for example, that it happens when they drink water, and when the twist the head, they splatter the blood.
The research that i have made, leads to possibly being Infectious Laryngotracheitis.
I didn't introduce any new birds to the flock.
I live in Northern Wisconsin, and the weather has been pretty bad on the last days. Temperature inside the coup has been around 40F
I bought some hay from a local farmer, and put it as bedding 1 week ago. I noticed was a bit dusty.
I am extremely worried. I know that i have to take action.
i live in a quite remote area and the local feed store didn't have any antibiotics. All I could do, was to put some electrolyte powder mix on the water ( they told it was not necessary the antibiotic).
But I know since yesterday that they need some medication, even though the antibiotic might not be the specific treatment, at least they will have a better chance to fight any secondary infections.
Well what i would like is to know what is protocol of treatment for this kind case, and what kind antibiotic is suggested?
I can't find a vet around here that treats chickens and time is ticking.
I am in a tough situation with very little resources and nobody to tell me what to do.
They are very important to me, I love them a lot, i don't want to take the chance of losing even 1.
Please I need help in what antibiotic would be prescribed ( especially if there is OTC available).
What kind actions I need to do, as far as, coup temperature, force feeding ( there is 3 hens that won't eat at all).
I love those guys so much. It is the first time that I have chickens, and this experience really changed my life. I learned so much from them.
i can not imagine to lose them.
Thanks for reading.
Raquel
I have a flock with 30 chickens, they are about 1 year old. All my Chickens are sick. The whole problem started 48hrs ago.
The symptoms are:
1st day:
In the beginning of the night, i notice that some hens were wheezing and had a bubbly noise when breathing.
I didn't notice any mucus or secretion coming out of their eyes, nostrils or mouth.
2nd Day:
Early in the morning, I noticed that the all flock was with the same symptoms.
Making a bubbly noise when breathing.
Sometimes open the beak, like they were gasping for air.
Almost no interest on food and water.
Sneezing and moving head in rotation.
3rd Day ( Today)
I noticed that the wheezing sound reduced a lot. I could say that is almost gone ( was pretty loud on the second day)
But they are still sneezing, bubbly noise when breathing.
I do notice that half of the chickens were eating a little more than the second day.
Some are not interested in food or water at all. I gave some to them.
But one new symptom was noticed. There is Blood splatters on the feeder and on the water . I notice for example, that it happens when they drink water, and when the twist the head, they splatter the blood.
The research that i have made, leads to possibly being Infectious Laryngotracheitis.
I didn't introduce any new birds to the flock.
I live in Northern Wisconsin, and the weather has been pretty bad on the last days. Temperature inside the coup has been around 40F
I bought some hay from a local farmer, and put it as bedding 1 week ago. I noticed was a bit dusty.
I am extremely worried. I know that i have to take action.
i live in a quite remote area and the local feed store didn't have any antibiotics. All I could do, was to put some electrolyte powder mix on the water ( they told it was not necessary the antibiotic).
But I know since yesterday that they need some medication, even though the antibiotic might not be the specific treatment, at least they will have a better chance to fight any secondary infections.
Well what i would like is to know what is protocol of treatment for this kind case, and what kind antibiotic is suggested?
I can't find a vet around here that treats chickens and time is ticking.
I am in a tough situation with very little resources and nobody to tell me what to do.
They are very important to me, I love them a lot, i don't want to take the chance of losing even 1.
Please I need help in what antibiotic would be prescribed ( especially if there is OTC available).
What kind actions I need to do, as far as, coup temperature, force feeding ( there is 3 hens that won't eat at all).
I love those guys so much. It is the first time that I have chickens, and this experience really changed my life. I learned so much from them.
i can not imagine to lose them.
Thanks for reading.
Raquel