Tylan (Coryza?) question

[threehorses]

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Yes, if they can't do it they know who can.

 

[Southernbelle]

One of the best disinfecting agents for your barn and run is Oxine AH. It's 200x more effective than Clorox, kills every mold, spore, bacteria or virus it's thrown at and is safe to use around (and even on) animals.

You can put 7-14 drops per gallon in the drinking water and it may help reduce the bird-to-bird spread of whatever you're dealing with. Commercial bird growers use it and it's approved for use by organic growers, so it's very safe.

Here's an article on Oxine AH: http://www.shagbarkbantams.com/oxine.htm

This is where I bought mine: http://www.firststatevetsupply.com/store/index.php?cPath=53 It was the only place I found that sold it in qt containers as well as gallons.

I'm sorry about what you're going through. I actually went through something similar this spring. My thoughts are with you

 

[cloverfarmgirl]

Thank you, Karen, for letting me know about the Oxine. That sounds like something I definitely need to look into. I really appreciate the information!

 

[cloverfarmgirl]

I just had to write in with this (joke). I called my local ag extension office, and they can't help me with this (or so they say). I called Clemson University (ag college), and they can do it if I mail them both a live (haha) and a dead bird for $90. But the only doctor that handles poultry is going out of town tomorrow, so she's not sure if she'll have time to help me or not. The two vets I've used are both out of the office this week. Is this some bad luck, or what???!!!!

 

[siroiszoo]

WOW! That sucks! I guess I can't complain about my week now as your's definitely tops mine!

 

[threehorses]

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Although I don't like putting anti-bacterial stuff in the water (because birds' bacteria are absolutely important), I agree about the Oxine otherwise.

I've actually read that bleach isn't really shown to disinfect unless on non-porous surfaces. I've also heard that using it with hot water makes it not work. It's one of those disinfectants that, when in contact with dirt, doesn't work. Oxine does. It can even be sprayed on grounds when cleared and when resting between aged flocks.

 

[kycklingmamma]

Be aware of not eating the eggs after a Tylan dose. It has not been approved nor tested for egg consumption in humans. I did use it last year and didn't know about that, and yes we still have 5 of those girls and we eat their eggs, but I feel leary and wanted to give you a heads up..
I would call the chicken dr, Peter Brown at First state Vet,
link http://www.firststatevetsupply.com/contact-us/

He is wonderful and has helped me lots with my medical issues in my flock.
..and yes that is where I get my Oxine as well, great stuff, expensive but well worth it..
Good Luck.

 

[cloverfarmgirl]

I also have peacocks, turkeys, and guineas in with my sick chickens. I've narrowed my problem down to Coryza, Bronchitis, or Laryngotracheitis (looking at their symptoms), and I have antibiotics in everybody's water. Does anyone know if these other birds can contract these diseases from chickens? I don't have a way to separate them from each other. You have all been so helpful. I really appreciate all of your advice!

 

[threehorses]

Are you using Tylan in the water? A fore-warning, I've heard from many pretty experienced people that it's not really as effective at all in water. I know it's very effective given by injection. So just keep that in mind.

Yes, these things can spread around. Honestly, if you can, I'd take one to the vet and have them do a culture and sensitivity using the mucus from the eyes and nose. The culture grows out a bacteria which they identify specifically (rather than guessing which is mostly all we can do here), and the sensitivity grows it out again with anibiotic discs on the plate so you can see exactly what antibiotics work and how strongly they work.

I'd highly recommend that. It saves money by the time you medicate and lose birds.

 

[pips&peeps]

I know MS and MG can transfer to your pheasants, ILT is deadly for them.

Turkeys are notorious carriers of MG and blackhead and it is not recommended to keep any birds with them.