three 6 weekold black marans strange noises recorded plz opinions needed

[chickenreyna]

I've posted several threads on these chicks and strange development on here in regards to these three. At the end of recording, you can hear wheezing congestion the most clearly. (32-38seconds) They sneeze too but not as much as they used to its decreased significantly. .. Strange noise Though . Any ideas?

 

[junebuggena]

They are just starting to get their grown up voices, changing from peeps to clucks. They start to sound a bit funny at this stage, sort of like teenage boys. And wheezing sound you describe sounds more like your little cockerels are trying to crow.

 

[junebuggena]

Since none are exhibiting any signs of respiratory illness (facial swelling or discharge from the eyes or nostrils) I wouldn't worry too much over it.

 

[chickenreyna]

One slightly has runny nose and they sneez and cough coughings not as often as sneezing but the eyes did look odd. Heres a photo taken two weeks ago

 

[chickenreyna]

Like a crusty look over face and by eyes almodt.. Its hard to explain

 

[chickenreyna]

I think ones a roo he has points on comb and hes tallest opposed to other two that have flat combs but who knows too young to tell as of right now

 

[Hen Pen Jem]

Yes, they most likely are healing from a Mycoplasmic Upper Respiratory infection. The little cockerel is getting ready to crow. So, he must be feeling better.

I had three pullets that I got from a breeder at nearby farm, two and half years ago. The next day I awoke to them sneezing. Within the day, the symptoms progressed to nostril discharge. Next day, chest rattle and wheeze. It way early June, but they didn't recover till September! It took about 4 weeks, and 3 different treatments. But I didn't integrate them into my flock for another 5 weeks. I had to be sure there would be no relapse that could infect my healthy flock.

Here are the three treatments I used:

• First I tried treating Citricidal (Grapefruit Seed Extract), in their water, stopped after 7 days, only slight improvement.
• Then, I took them to my Vet. He put them on oral Enrofloxicin, stopped after 7 days, no improvement.
• Finally, I tried Denagard 12.5%, in their water. By day 3 sneeze was dry, no wheezing. Day 4, just a snuffle! Day 5, No sneeze, snuffle, wheeze, chest rattle or nostril bubbles! Continued recommended treatment protocol of 10 days. They fully recovered and after 2.5 years, have had no further respiratory issues.

Since then, anytime I hear a slight sneeze I use Vet RX, on the nostrils, under the eyes and under each wing.

It seems your little ones have passed the worst of the symptoms if there is no facial swelling, sneezing or nasal discharge. But, as this is contagious, I would continue quarantine till they are 100% and beyond.

Make sure they get some outside time, maybe in the garden or some contained area. Exercise is important for them to get well and adjust. I would take my three out to the vegetable garden 4 times a week to play.

God Bless to you and you little ones!