chickyhip Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 please help somebody two weeks ago we lost one of our gingernut rangers she was two and half.With only one gingernut left we decided she needed some company, so we puchased a warren and a welsummer, on introducing her two new companions she made a terrible comotion and basically showed her mates who was boss, by pecking and chasing after the other two. Afer a couple of days this stopped, since then my gingernut has been very poorly she has gone off her food, stopped exerting her authority and has started opening her beak and making a rattling noise, almost if she is gasping for air. Her egg production up till this point had been fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandychick Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 This sounds like the symptoms of gapeworm. If it is, a double dose of flubenvet will sort it out. 2 of mine had gapeworm and were quite ill by the time I figured out what was wrong. They got better within 3-4 days of being treated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Don't forget that there is an egg withdrawal period during the course of treatment and for one week afterwards if giving the double dose. I hope it does the trick for her. I'd keep an eye on the others too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 This may seem a silly question, but would the normal dose for twice the length of time have the same effect as double dose for half the time? Am just thinking of all those wasted eggies.... Of course if double dose for 7 days is the way to go, then those eggies will have to go too. Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickyhip Posted October 14, 2008 Author Share Posted October 14, 2008 please help somebody two weeks ago we lost one of our gingernut rangers she was two and half.With only one gingernut left we decided she needed some company, so we puchased a warren and a welsummer, on introducing her two new companions she made a terrible comotion and basically showed her mates who was boss, by pecking and chasing after the other two. Afer a couple of days this stopped, since then my gingernut has been very poorly she has gone off her food, stopped exerting her authority and has started opening her beak and making a rattling noise, almost if she is gasping for air. Her egg production up till this point had been fine. thanks for your replys sage still looks very poorly just tried to give her some verm-x but she isnt eating so it was abit difficult and she is still making a horrible rattling noise have ordered some flubenvet not arrived yet very frustrating she also has like a foamy discharge really worried Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 This may seem a silly question, but would the normal dose for twice the length of time have the same effect as double dose for half the time? Am just thinking of all those wasted eggies.... Of course if double dose for 7 days is the way to go, then those eggies will have to go too. I don't think so. I know what you mean about the eggs. Gapeworm needs a stronger dose to shift it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Chickyhip, Where are you, maybe there's somebody nearby who could lend you some til yours arrives by snail mail? It's horrible even to think about having a poorly pet, without the reality of actually having one... Hope she gets better soon, Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 I'm near Chichester by the way in case I can be of any help.... Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickyhip Posted October 14, 2008 Author Share Posted October 14, 2008 I'm near Chichester by the way in case I can be of any help.... Sha x thanks but we are near manchester does any one know anywhere in this area we can get flubenvet having real problem getting hold of some quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 this sounds like it could be a respiratory infection. Where is the discharge from - eyes, nose, beak, vent? If eyes, then foamy discharge/rattle could be mycoplasma and you should go to the vet for antibiotics asap. sorry if this posts twice, it just disappeared tho I thought I'd posted it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 this sounds like it could be a respiratory infection. Where is the discharge from - eyes, nose, beak, vent? If eyes, then foamy discharge/rattle could be mycoplasma and you should go to the vet for antibiotics asap. ..... just what i was thinking, if she is showing that much distress then you should really get her to the vet asap I'd bring her in and keep her warm and quiet until then, if you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickyhip Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 this sounds like it could be a respiratory infection. Where is the discharge from - eyes, nose, beak, vent? If eyes, then foamy discharge/rattle could be mycoplasma and you should go to the vet for antibiotics asap. ..... just what i was thinking, if she is showing that much distress then you should really get her to the vet asap I'd bring her in and keep her warm and quiet until then, if you can. the discharge is from her beak and vent taking her to the vets to-day hopefully he can do something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Oh dear, doesn't sound very comfortable for your poor girl. Good luck - keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickyhip Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 Oh dear, doesn't sound very comfortable for your poor girl. Good luck - keep us posted. just returned from vets he said its a respiratory infection that can be brought on by stress (we got two new chicks last thurs and sage got quit uptight) she has had an injection and some drops so fingers crossed thanks everyone for your advice k x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Marvellous - something which can be fixed! We had a young bird with a respiratory infection. Drugs cleared it up very well tho it did pass onto others and they also had to be treated, so do keep an eye out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henspeckled Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Hi, wonder whether you can help me? I'm totally new to this forum so don't even know if i'm going to be able to send this mesage! I've recently accquired 7 hens but for the last 2 days they seem to have runny bottoms! Can anyone help and suggest what I need to do to make them better, they haven't stopped laying or anything but I don't think it's normal chicken poo! This sounds like the symptoms of gapeworm. If it is, a double dose of flubenvet will sort it out. 2 of mine had gapeworm and were quite ill by the time I figured out what was wrong. They got better within 3-4 days of being treated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Wow, first message & you've already worked out quotes!! I'm impressed! Seriously though, welcome to the forum, you'll get loads of really good info from the well-versed chook bods on here, but you'd get a wider group of answers if you post your own thread from the Chicken Clinic index. Go to the bottom of the page & click on the "new topic" button on the bottom left hand side. For what it's worth, here's some of the nuggets of info I've gleaned; Have they been wormed recently?, If they are having too many treats, that can give them running botties, cut back to simple layers pellets or mash, {too many slugs set my Snowdrop off ) If they have only been with you for a couple of weeks or so they may still be settling in - sensitive souls these chooks, Give a mix of bokashi bran and yoghurt, this may firm them up & settle them down. Good luck with your chooks, they are wonderful aren't they? Sha x ** I don't know how to but maybe an all-knowing wise person might be able to move Henspeckled's message to it's own thread? ** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 fingers x'd for you, let us know how she gets on xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
