What is this? An issue months ago

[ChickenMath10to17]

Months ago as in mid-August
The original 5 I got from a backyard breeder, I quarentined for 24hours because at that time I thought that was only as long as needed I have learned otherwise.
Okay.

I was hoping to add 10 more chicks next year too. So I hope this is not MG

Oh yes. So I was reading up on MG.
When mine were sick. There were no bubbly eyes, no sneezing, no difficulty breathing.

The eyes were crusty and closed. That is it

 

[ChickenMath10to17]

Yes you are correct that any chickens exposed to MG will be carriers even if they never show symptoms. But there is a medication called Denagard (tiamulin) that is very effective in controlling symptoms of MG. If it turns out your current birds are now carriers, you can give them and any future chickens a monthly preventative dose to keep symptoms at bay. If you see symptoms again, come back to this thread and someone will give you more info, including the correct dose to medicate their drinking water with Denagard.

Thanks. I was reading the symptoms and I dont think they are the same.
Crusty eye vs bubbly eye etc.


But I really appreciate your time to respond and the information shared so I can keep learning. Thank you!