This came out of Maymay's eye!!!!!!!!! HELP!!!!!!!!

[pips&peeps]

Again, it is not ILT.

 

[leadwolf1]

Do you mind explaining why? Chickens don't normally feel ill, lethargic and have blood clots expelled through their eyes. Please explain why it isn't....I realize that all symptoms aren't present but, if there is anything I have learned about chicken diseases is that all symptoms do not need be present for it to be the illness.

Again, it is not ILT.

 

[leadwolf1]

In the quote that I read about this disease it said that blood was flung from the eyes. I realize that the other symptoms don't match but I was just trying to find a cause for the eye clots and feeling poorly.

OH WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Infectious Laryngotracheitis

Synonyms: LT, ILT, trach, laryngo
Species affected: Chickens and pheasants are affected by LT. Chickens 14 weeks and older are more susceptible than young chickens. Most LT outbreaks occur in mature hens. In recent years, LT has also caused significant respiratory problems in broilers greater than 3 weeks of age, especially during the cooler seasons of the year. This is believed to be due to unwanted spread of LT vaccines between poultry flocks.

Clinical signs: The clinical sign usually first noticed is watery eyes. Affected birds remain quiet because breathing is difficult. Coughing, sneezing, and shaking of the head to dislodge exudate plugs in the windpipe follow. Birds extend their head and neck to facilitate breathing (commonly referred to as "pump handle respiration"). Inhalation produces a wheezing and gurgling sound. Blood-tinged exudates and serum clots are expelled from the trachea of affected birds. Many birds die from asphyxiation due to a blockage of the trachea when the tracheal plug is freed (see Table 1).

Transmission: LT is spread by the respiratory route. LT is also spread from flock to flock by contaminated clothing, shoes, tires, etc. Birds that recover should be considered carriers for life. LT may be harbored in speciality poultry such as exhibition birds and game fowl.

Treatment: Incinerate dead birds, administer antibiotics to control secondary infection, and vaccinate the flock. Mass vaccination by spray or drinking water method is not recommended for large commercial or caged flocks. Individual bird administration by the eye-drop route is suggested. Follow manufacturers instructions. In small poultry flocks, use a swab to remove plug from gasping birds, and vaccinate by eye-drop method.

Prevention: Vaccinate replacement birds for outbreak farms. Vaccination for LT is not as successful as for other disease, but is an excellent preventive measure for use in outbreaks and in epidemic areas. Refer to the publication PS-36 (Vaccination of Small Poultry Flocks) for more information on LT vaccinations.


I wonder if her eye could have been the route for the 'plugs' to come out? IF that is what this was.
thanks Leadwolf1
Any thoughts here?

 

[pips&peeps]

The blood that comes from the ILT infection comes up the larynx because the bird is coughing so hard to try and get the mucous out so they can breathe. It bursts blood vessels; thus, the "blood splatter" effect.

 

[leadwolf1]

"Symptoms include coughing, sneezing, head shaking, lethargy, discharge from the eyes and nostrils (sometimes bloody), and difficulty breathing."

This is a quote from another reference. I have also read this same information in other books...I'm not saying that it is LT but, something is causing the problem.

 

[MamaMarcy]

I would suggest that no one says "it's not..._____" unless you are a chicken vet actually examining the bird.

anyway....a few of my thoughts...

1. Gorgeous bird!
2. Great name!
3. I agree they look like blood clots (I'm a Labor/Delivery nurse and see plenty of them)
4. If you nicked a vein or artery while injecting it would a) cause localized bruising and b) if you injected the medicine into the vein birdie probably would et really sick or die)

I know in humans the eyes, ears, nose, and throat are all closely inter connected. This is just a guess, but you described the clots comign from her tear duct? They probably did.

5. SO GLAD she's feeling better! How is she today?

 

[pips&peeps]

It is also highly contagious and deadly. You won't just have one bird in a flock get it, they all will get it.


ETA: My vet has been in the business for over 30 years and he tells me I know more about poultry issues than he does........

Again I will state that it is not ILT.

 

[ChickenJerk]

There is a respiratory infection that one of the symptoms is finding blood flung on the coop walls. Maybe search for that

The disease you are probably refering to is Larengotracheitis. That blood comes from the throat, not through the eye or nostril. Seems like a ruptured blood vessel is the most probable cause.

 

[clucky3255]

I donno what is the problem but i would call the Vet ! that doesnt look good and how did it come out?

From: Clucky3255

 

[MamaMarcy]

MayMay's mom...my best advice is to only get a true diagnosis (including ruling out) from an actual licensed vet. It sounds like whatever you are doing is great. Again, glad she's feeling better.

Oh, do you know what breed she is?