Urgent! Coryza?

[Chickalita]

My parents decided to buy 4 birds for $2 each at our local swap. Against my opinion. I instantly didn’t like the conditions the birds were in but they got them. Fast forward 3 days. Pretty sure 2 developed infectious Coryza. My question is what to treat this with, more aggressively. And what’s the best preventative?

I’ve dealt with respiratory diseases, I think Coryza in the past and recently. I’m currently treating with VetRX on combs and terramycin in the eye. It’s worked will in the past.

My own flock has never shown such bad symptoms. I’m assuming this is because the birds my parents received are older, as one of the birds died within 2 days with no swelling in the eyes.

sadly they were near my large flock, some 60+ birds. So a preventative is most important. They are currently quarantined on a separate part of the house. Two of the birds are not showing symptoms but I gave them the same treatment as the sick ones in hope of preventing it.

The picture is of the still living bird having a rough time breathing and a very swollen eye. Should I cull the sick bird?

 

[The Coop Crew]

@azygous @Eggcessive @Wyorp Rock

They should be able to help

 

[Wyorp Rock]

My parents decided to buy 4 birds for $2 each at our local swap. Against my opinion. I instantly didn’t like the conditions the birds were in but they got them. Fast forward 3 days. Pretty sure 2 developed infectious Coryza. My question is what to treat this with, more aggressively. And what’s the best preventative?

I’ve dealt with respiratory diseases, I think Coryza in the past and recently. I’m currently treating with VetRX on combs and terramycin in the eye. It’s worked will in the past.

So, likely these contracted illness from your existing flock...
Incubation period for Infectious Coryza is 1-3 days.

Infectious Coryza is reported to have a bad odor, if you are dealing with this disease, then you would want to treat with a sulfa antibiotic. You can usually find the medication online through bird supply houses like Jedd's.

If you are dealing with something else, like Mycoplasma, then Tylosin would be a better choice of medication to use.

For eyes, flush with saline and keep the Terramycin in the eyes.

Getting testing done is really the only way to know what disease you are dealing with. Your State Lab can do testing or you can use an independent lab like Zoologix.

Unfortunately, bringing birds in from outside sources you risk introducing different diseases to your existing flock(s), and also you risk new birds contracting diseases that your existing flock(s) may have - works both ways.

Here's some reading about diseases:
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/PS044

 

[Chickalita]

So, likely these contracted illness from your existing flock...
Incubation period for Infectious Coryza is 1-3 days.

Infectious Coryza is reported to have a bad odor, if you are dealing with this disease, then you would want to treat with a sulfa antibiotic. You can usually find the medication online through bird supply houses like Jedd's.

If you are dealing with something else, like Mycoplasma, then Tylosin would be a better choice of medication to use.

For eyes, flush with saline and keep the Terramycin in the eyes.

Getting testing done is really the only way to know what disease you are dealing with. Your State Lab can do testing or you can use an independent lab like Zoologix.

Unfortunately, bringing birds in from outside sources you risk introducing different diseases to your existing flock(s), and also you risk new birds contracting diseases that your existing flock(s) may have - works both ways.

Here's some reading about diseases:
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/PS044

I will look into the sulfa. I figured it was the swap we went to. These birds were kept in a trailer for over 24 hours. There was so much droppings and the man claimed he only gave them all half a bag of feed. The birds came ill from what I could tell. Drooping head, laying down, sneezing, and breathing abnormal. I had told my mom at the swap that the birds look sick. Most of our birds are vaccinated. But I wouldn’t rule it out as our silkie (we caught and cured her early) was quarantined near them.

 

[Chickalita]

So, likely these contracted illness from your existing flock...
Incubation period for Infectious Coryza is 1-3 days.

Infectious Coryza is reported to have a bad odor, if you are dealing with this disease, then you would want to treat with a sulfa antibiotic. You can usually find the medication online through bird supply houses like Jedd's.

If you are dealing with something else, like Mycoplasma, then Tylosin would be a better choice of medication to use.

For eyes, flush with saline and keep the Terramycin in the eyes.

Getting testing done is really the only way to know what disease you are dealing with. Your State Lab can do testing or you can use an independent lab like Zoologix.

Unfortunately, bringing birds in from outside sources you risk introducing different diseases to your existing flock(s), and also you risk new birds contracting diseases that your existing flock(s) may have - works both ways.

Here's some reading about diseases:
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/PS044

What is a good source for tylosin. We have a poultry first aid station and try and add to it even if we aren’t dealing with the issue. Better to have the meds on hand then searching last minute.

 

[Eggcessive]

Tylosin is for treatment of MG. Coryza should be treated with sulfa drugs, such as sulfadimethoxine or SMZ TMP, all of which plus Tylosin, you can find at Jedds.com
https://jedds.com/products/medicox-medpet