MickChuck Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Hi I have a hunch that one of my chucks has gumboro and another is showing signs of development. One is almost bald underneath, has a lolloping gait and is pretty tired out. It started with a 'dirty bum' and has now developed further. The worst one sits in the eglu at night and seems to poo and wee a lot, plus she sits in it all night. The chucks are all 3 years old. Help!! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweety Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 I have never heard of this disease, but a quick look on the Internet would seem to indicate that it is more likely to affect young birds. Have you seen a vet with the poorly hen? The gait might suggest peritonitis - is she swollen underneath? Has she been wormed recently? If so, did you use Flubenvet? I assume that she is eating and drinking ok if she is pooing and weeing - is the poo normal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Its more likely to be Peritonitis or Mareks. A vets visit may be a good idea Its worth isolating the sick ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
