The EMERGENCY Thread!!!

[DwayneNLiz]

They gave her vetafarm worm out tablets I think (at least that is what they gave me to give the rest of them). He looked in her mouth and down her throat/windpipe pretty thoroughly so i assume they were looking for gapeworm.

I actually dont know which parasites they found- I didnt think to ask. I might email them tomorrow and ask.

Thank you both for your help. Her comb hasnt turned blue so that's a relief- I just want her to be healthy so she can enjoy her retirement

you should definitely ask what they found, what dose are they having you give? this is what i found on those tablets online



DETAILS

Vetafarm Pigeon and Bantam Wormout Tablets are for the treatment of Thread Worm, Tapeworm, Roundworm and Caecal worm in Pigeons and Bantams only.

DIRECTIONS:
NOT TO BE USED on birds intended for human consumption.

Give one tablet by mouth per 2kg body weight. Repeat in 8-12 weeks.

Active Constituents: per tablet: 20mg Praziquantel, 20mg Oxfendazole

 

[perthchickie]

I'll ask them tomorrow about what they found. The dosage is 1 tablet per bird (they each weight approx 2kgs so that seems right).

She's still eating a lot, so I remain hopeful that she will pull through, despite her age.

 

[Eggcessive]

HELP: My 4 yo isa brown has a pale comb, is lethargic and is constantly gasping for air (to the extent that she cant sleep for more than a few seconds at a time). Took her to the vet yesterday morn (about 36 hours ago). Initially he thought it was heart disease, but then examined poop and saw parasites. Her red blood cell count is down to 10 (should be about 25) and he said that it's possible that the severe anemia has been caused by the parasites and it is causing her to gasp for air.

She had a small transfusion yesterday and that really seemed to help her for about 5-6 hours (just to be a stop-gap until her own cells regenerated) and she has been wormed. She is still eating normally. However, she is now gasping as much as she was before the transfusion. Any tips or ideas on how i can help her?

That could be gapeworm or even capillary worms. The tablets you are using may take care of that. Some use fenbendazole 1 ml for a 2Kg chicken, given orally for 5 consecutive days to treat those as well. I hope she recovers. I would try to remove as much droppings in the coop and ranging areas to try to control the worms. Repeat worming as needed by a fecal test or every so often. Some people in tropical areas need to deworm ever 2 months, while others do it twice a year.

 

[minihorse927]

That could be gapeworm or even capillary worms. The tablets you are using may take care of that. Some use fenbendazole 1 ml for a 2Kg chicken, given orally for 5 consecutive days to treat those as well. I hope she recovers. I would try to remove as much droppings in the coop and ranging areas to try to control the worms. Repeat worming as needed by a fecal test or every so often. Some people in tropical areas need to deworm ever 2 months, while others do it twice a year.

good info

 

[Yemimah]

I will help also when I can. Been doing chickens for 15 years in large quantities and different breeds in different localities from Manitoba to B.C. to North Carolina and now in Florida.

 

[minihorse927]

I will help also when I can. Been doing chickens for 15 years in large quantities and different breeds in different localities from Manitoba to B.C. to North Carolina and now in Florida.

We appreciate any help!

 

[Yemimah]

I have raised isa browns, Rhode Island Reds, Aruacanas, Buff Orpingtons, Bantams, Meat birds( white heavy broilers), Australorps,Rhode Island Whites, Wyandottes( 3 0f the different types ) . Now have RIR, blue laced red wyandottes, Easter Eggers and guineas ( newbie to guineas ). I have also cared for goats anknow some about them.

 

[Yemimah]

You know that gasping for air thing you mentioned... I learned in North Carolina is tell tale also for coccidiosis.The fecal test should tell you. As with all farming operations ... unless you have cattle on a HUGE acerage it is good sense to rotate your animals to a new plot and thoroughly disinfect their coop nest boxes and roosts. Farmers used to whitewash . I have used it. No big deal. Look it up online for details.I would also recommend rotating their outside area if it is a fenced in run. You could plant a cover crop on their old run of french marigold or radish. They sell it in large quantites from most seed catalog companies for this purpose. Let the crop come up a couple or 3 feet then till it in and let it rest. This is an ounce of prevention that is worth a pound of cure.

 

[Yemimah]

Did these chicks make it? Just new here . I wondered where you got them from.

 

[MessicaShain]

So my chicken is doing so much better! Still not eating her feed but is eating veggies and "snacks". Im still syringe feeding, but shes standing and walking and FINALLY balanced.
THE ISSUES: I dont notice her drinking much (a little but not much) so i got her a little pedialyte. Im hoping once shes hydrated again she will start eating her regular foods again. Shes gained weight. I can tell. Feeding her 60 to 80 ml of gruel a day plus her snacks.
Questions tho! How much water should i be syringing into her? I can manage around 15 to 20 ml at a time but since im still force feeding too its hard to keep pestering her with stuff to shove down her throat
I cant find any answers any where. I added acv to her water and i syringed her about 20 ml of pedialyte. Can i keep giving her pedialyte? Or is there an amount thats too much?
Any suggestions appreciated. Thank you guys so much!
Im so happy she can finally walk again. Shes been indoors (sick) about 3 weeks now. Cant wait to put her outside for the first time. Even if she is still in the dog crate. Lol just to see her with grass betaeen her toes again. :cd