Very sick pullet. Help!

[Bellsferrycottage]

I have the preliminary results everyone. Volvulus/ Torsion. Anyone had this happen?

 

[Bellsferrycottage]

 

[BarnyardChaos]

So sorry! Did you look up what that means? I did:
http://www.poultrydvm.com/condition/intestinal-volvulus

"Intestinal volvulus is considered an emergency situation that requires immediate veterinary care. It occurs when a loop of the chicken's intestine twists around itself, causing a bowel obstruction. This condition is most common in young chicks, due to twisting around the yolk sac. Intestinal volvulus has also been reported to occur in older birds, as a secondary result of enteritis or abnormal peristalsis caused by parasitic worm infestation or coccidial infection."
"Intestinal volvulus causes the bird severe pain and progressive damage to the intestinal wall, with accumulation of gas and fluid in the portion of the bowel obstructed. Without prompt action, this can result in necrosis of the affected intestinal wall, acidosis, and death."
"Onset of signs may be gradual or rapid in nature."
"Clinical Signs: Reluctance to move, Sitting alone, Ruffled feathers, Loss of appetite, LethargyRestlessness, Dog-sitting position, Depression, Lack of feces, Blood in feces, Constipation, Abdominal enlargement."
"Supportive care
Isolate the bird from the flock and place in a safe, comfortable, warm location (your own chicken "intensive care unit") with easy access to water and food. Limit stress. Call your veterinarian. Surgery Early, prompt treatment is required to save the bird. Surgery needs to be conducted by a qualified avian veterinarian."
"Prevention
Regularly conduct fecal tests to detect parasite burdens in chickens."

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I have the preliminary results everyone. Volvulus/ Torsion. Anyone had this happen?

No, I have never seen a diagnosis/report of that.

Hopefully the final report will give more info. I see that he notes adhesions in the intestines as well. I wonder if those are from Coccidiosis, Enteritis and/or worms.

 

[SmiYa0126]

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Did the doctor say anything about her having worms or cocci?

 

[Bellsferrycottage]

Did the doctor say anything about her having worms or cocci

Did the doctor say anything about her having worms or cocci?

Not yet. This is just the preliminary report. Hopefully I get a more in depth report the next few days

 

[Bellsferrycottage]

 

[Bellsferrycottage]

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So the final report came back, it is the dreaded Marek’s. What do I do for my remaining flock now? Everyone appears to be acting normal. I also saw that they found a roundworm in the intestine. I’m getting safeguard paste tomorrow.

 

[SamCO]

Can't help with what to do next, but I'm so sorry for your loss and for the diagnosis. I hope someone with Mareks experince chimes in with some good news.

 

[Bellsferrycottage]

Can't help with what to do next, but I'm so sorry for your loss and for the diagnosis. I hope someone with Mareks experince chimes in with some good news.

Thank you so very much. I am sick with worry.