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I also agree with Cyn, I am sorry. Think about how Harley feels right now. He is suffering what may be a slow painful death. You do not know if the injections are doing any good to him. It is your call, but if Harley were my bird I would cull him. It would be for the better of the flock, and it would also not make him suffer. The choice is yours though, I know whatever you do it will be for the good of your bird.

 

[Barnyard]

You hang in there girl! Don't give up on him yet. Just make sure he is comfortable and still eating and drinking. That is all you can do. You already have the med's. I'll keep you in my thought's and prayers....

 

[cajunlizz]

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I know there are antibotics ( injection form ) that you can get at feedstore , OR CALL a VET and yes , you are doing all you can . YOU AND HARLEY are in our prayers .

 

[pips&peeps]

Please don't forget to get this tested so you know what you are dealing with. I think it is ILT still.

If you get results back asap, there is still hope if it is ILT that you can vaccinate the birds not affected yet.

Have you recently acquired new birds?

 

[Harley's girl]

He is eating and drinking. And he just crowed. I gave him a shot last night. (I had to wait for DH to get home to help) Do I give it every 24 hours? Of just sometime tonight? Thank you for your prayers........this is the hardest thing I have gone through with my flock. Harley is the Big Daddy. He rules the roost....well....at least he used to.

 

[Harley's girl]

pips&peeps :

Please don't forget to get this tested so you know what you are dealing with. I think it is ILT still.

If you get results back asap, there is still hope if it is ILT that you can vaccinate the birds not affected yet.

Have you recently acquired new birds?

I will have to wait until tomorrow to call the OSU extension. What is ILT?

I have got new chicks from the Hatchery (Meyer).​

 

[Barnyard]

Harley's girl :

He is eating and drinking. And he just crowed. I gave him a shot last night. (I had to wait for DH to get home to help) Do I give it every 24 hours? Of just sometime tonight? Thank you for your prayers........this is the hardest thing I have gone through with my flock. Harley is the Big Daddy. He rules the roost....well....at least he used to.

He Crowed!!! Then he hasn't gave up yet and neither should you!! Hang in there Harley BYC is praying for you!!!!​

 

[Barnyard]

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I know there are antibotics ( injection form ) that you can get at feedstore , OR CALL a VET and yes , you are doing all you can . YOU AND HARLEY are in our prayers .

She already has him on Tylan 50.

 

[dlhunicorn]

Harley you have a pm with details on someone that may be able to help you today and perhaps with the med you have (tylan50) ...there is a way to flush the sinuses with that med ... ask him about that and what he would advise you to do.
With a little luck you can get him on the phone.
(((hugs)))

 

[Barnyard]

Harley's girl :

pips&peeps :

Please don't forget to get this tested so you know what you are dealing with. I think it is ILT still.

If you get results back asap, there is still hope if it is ILT that you can vaccinate the birds not affected yet.

Have you recently acquired new birds?

I will have to wait until tomorrow to call the OSU extension. What is ILT?

I have got new chicks from the Hatchery (Meyer).​

Infectious laryngotracheitis (ILT) is an acute, highly contagious, herpesvirus infection of chickens and pheasants characterized by severe dyspnea, coughing, and rales. It can also be a subacute disease with lacrimation, tracheitis, conjunctivitis, and mild rales. It has been reported from most areas of the USA in which poultry are intensively reared, as well as from many other countries.
Clinical Findings:
In the acute form, gasping, coughing, rattling, and extension of the neck during inspiration are seen 5-12 days after natural exposure. Reduced productivity is a varying factor in laying flocks. Affected birds are anorectic and inactive. The mouth and beak may be bloodstained from the tracheal exudate. Mortality varies, but may reach 50% in adults, and is usually due to occlusion of the trachea by hemorrhage or exudate. Signs usually subside after ~2 wk, although birds may cough for 1 mo. Strains of low virulence produce little or no mortality with slight respiratory signs and lesions and a slight decrease in egg production.
After recovery, some birds remain carriers for extended periods and become a source of infection for susceptible birds. The latent virus can be reactivated under stressful conditions. Infection also may be spread mechanically. Several epidemics have been traced to the transport of birds in contaminated crates.​