Update to respiratory issues

[GregnLety]

We had respiratory issues with a few of our girls. We lost a couple. Then my wife started rubbing Vicks vapor rub on the neck and chest of our sick birds and a dab in the roof of their mouth. Once we started this treatment we hardly lose a bird. It may or may not help your birds but for the time being no respiratory issues in our flock. We lost a favorite hen this week to a suspected snake bite. So I know that every loss is felt. Fortunately we have offspring from Poofy to carry on.

 

[Eggcessive]

Post 7 is a very good one about bringing in new birds from somewhere else, and causing the existing flock to become sick. I too suggest getting testing and a necropsy (by your state vet) on any bird that dies to find out what germ is causing the disease. Here is where to find yours:
https://www.metzerfarms.com/poultry-labs.html

Black walnut trees can be toxic, but I haven’t hear that about hickory. It may not be a tree problem at all.

 

[Ataylor8284]

Since we moved their water to an area where the nuts and leaves can't fall in their water we haven't had any more signs of any illness.