Watery eye and some sneezing

[Mamatomany123]

yes,, I've read that. But whatever. Oxytet works wonders for respiratory issues. Which, if you read further, you'll see that it's one medication that's been recommended. Tylan is way overused imo. Choose your poison. Denagard works for MG, also.. But in a case like the OP's, I'd start with Oxytet. Not everyone has the resources to use State vet testing, etc.We're talking about a small backyard flock, not a breeding or commercial operation. And since the OP chose to contact their vet perhaps that's the person to make the final determination.

Also, just because one person has a bad experience where they had worsening symptoms, it does not mean that every flock will have the same experience. It just depends on a lot of different factors.

It's true that it could be one of a few different things causing these symptoms.

I'm not sure what your problem is. I'm not arguing with you. I was just telling her what I think based off of my experience and what has worked for my chickens. I didnt even respond to your first post. I gave her recommendations based off of my experience. I was stating my opinion just like you were staing yours. And I was trying to prepare her because I did not realize how bad it could get. I left this site for a while for a reason. Guess I'll just go back to reading instead of trying to help others since you for some reason feel personally attacked.

 

[Myrshine]

It seems that she may be starting a mild form of the Mycoplasma Gallisepticum (MG/CRD) disease. In my experience and research, this looks like classic Chronic Respiratory Disease (CRD), or most commonly known as Mycoplasma Gallisepticum (MG). MG is a bacterial infection of poultry, affecting all different species of birds. This disease is most commonly given from infected parents to the offspring, as the MG bacteria can be transmitted vertically into the eggs of developing embryos, making any chicks that hatch, always infected and sick with the bacteria. So please please PLEASE don’t breed from your sickly infected flock! MG is a permanent lifelong chronic disease- meaning, that you can treat or have the symptoms go away, but whenever the bird gets stressed again, the symptoms will keep coming back or get worse. All birds (even recovered birds) remain lifetime long carriers of the MG bacteria, spreading and shedding it through their feces, feathers, dander, respiratory secretions and other bodily fluids. This is a lifetime disease of poultry and is incurable. Since MG is a bacteria, antibiotics can help keep symptoms at bay until the symptoms resurface. That being said, most choose to cull all birds and start over fresh. If you’d rather not, then the other option is to keep a closed flock- no new birds in and no birds leave your sick flock.


Keep in mind that over-use and/or misuse of antibiotics also creates antibiotic-resistant bacteria, making the disease harder to treat than before. It’s critical in any livestock, especially poultry, to get any sick or symptomatic birds tested to find out which specific disease they have as soon as possible.

Here's more information about MG:

https://extension.umd.edu/sites/ext... Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) Infecti....pdf

https://www.freedomrangerhatchery.com/blog/protecting-your-flock-what-you-need-to-know-about-mg-ms/

https://afarmgirlinthemaking.com/respiratory-conditions-poultry-mycoplasma-in-chickens/

https://www.maine.gov/dacf/ahw/animal_health/documents/backyardpoultry/Mycoplasma Factsheet.pdf

https://www.oie.int/doc/ged/D9107.PDF

I hope this helps!

 

[chicknmania]

There are a number of respiratory diseases in chickens, and this could be mycoplasma gallisepticum or MG. It causes conjunctivitis and sinus infection. Testing by the state vet or a private lab called RAL, could give you a diagnosis. Tylosin, available online from Jedds.com can be put in the water of any with symptoms, and you can treat for 3-5 days at 1 tsp per gallon of water. Most other antibiotics that treat animals are not available in feed stores. You can buy injectible oxytetracycline (LA200 or other brands) for cattle, but the dosage is just a guess. Here is some reading about MG:
https://extension.umd.edu/sites/extension.umd.edu/files/_docs/programs/poultry/FS-1008 Recognizing and Preventing Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) Infecti....pdf

https://www.jedds.com/shop/tylan-soluble-100-g/

I'm not sure what your problem is. I'm not arguing with you. I was just telling her what I think based off of my experience and what has worked for my chickens. I didnt even respond to your first post. I gave her recommendations based off of my experience. I was stating my opinion just like you were staing yours. And I was trying to prepare her because I did not realize how bad it could get. I left this site for a while for a reason. Guess I'll just go back to reading instead of trying to help others since you for some reason feel personally attacked.

I have no problem and I did not personally attack you. But I feel like the op was maybe being made to feel more concern than was necessary. Every situation is different

 

[chicknmania]

We've had chickens for sixteen years and I feel we have been very blessed and / or fortunate with our flock. Just sharing our experiences and what I know.

 

[Mamatomany123]

I have no problem and I did not personally attack you. But I feel like the op was maybe being made to feel more concern than was necessary. Every situation is different

You told her it could possibly be the same thing I said. Just a different name. And every other post here said it could possibly be MG also. I have no idea what point you're trying to make because I technically agreed with you that it could possibly be chronic respiratory disease aka Mycoplasma gallisepticum. I'm done.

OP, I hope you're vet is able to give you a more definite answer and I apologize if I made you feel more concerned than necessary. That was not my intention. I just wanted to answer you about what I thought it could possibly be and make you aware of the symptoms that can happen if it is I feed MG.

 

[chicknmania]

You told her it could possibly be the same thing I said. Just a different name. And every other post here said it could possibly be MG also. I have no idea what point you're trying to make because I technically agreed with you that it could possibly be chronic respiratory disease aka Mycoplasma gallisepticum. I'm done.

OP, I hope you're vet is able to give you a more definite answer and I apologize if I made you feel more concerned than necessary. That was not my intention. I just wanted to answer you about what I thought it could possibly be and make you aware of the symptoms that can happen if it is I feed MG.

Well I hope your flock gets better for you.

 

[chicknmania]

I'm just speaking from personal experience.