nin-chicken Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I'm sorry if this has been asked before but need some advice. My speckledy hybrid girl has been sneezing off and on for the past week. Some days she's fine and others she is sneezing but has no other symptoms - eyes & nose clear, eating & drinking fine, no lice and haven't spotted any worms in the poo. I gave acv for a week and they now have a garlic clove and citricidal in their water. Today is day 1 of flubenvet, just thought I'd cover all possibilities! I feel guilty about keeping them in their run but I don't think they'll fill up on enough of the pellets if they're on the grass. I've also stopped all treats and won't be hanging any greens up. Am I doing the right thing? The other added worry is that she hasn't laid an egg since Friday and previously she was laying every other day. I don't know if this is related to the sneezing, or something else?! I know the days are getting shorter and this can effect things. Sorry for waffling and thanks in advance for replies! She's about 23weeks old by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Put your ear to her back and see if she is wheezy. If she is, she's likely to need Baytril from the vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nin-chicken Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 Thank you, I'll do that in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandychick Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I think you are doing all the right things here. As Patricia says any wheezing, or if she develops any signs of mucus, then a trip to the vets for Baytril is a must. I've had hens that have recovered from sneezing / mild respiratory type symptoms with nothing more than feeding garic / raw onion, and cider vinegar in the water. Others have needed Baytril to clear it up. Just keep an eye on her, and sooner the better for Baytril if her symptoms get any worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nin-chicken Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 I just picked her up (not easy! She's not a fan of cuddles!) and put my ear to her back but there wasn't any rattling. She's got a teeny tiny bit of 'snot' when I put my finger on her nostrils but doesnt seem to be sneezing today. Shall I just carry on with the citricidal and garlic or should I change back to acv? Or should i take her to the vet? I'm flubenvet-ing at the mo so she's not getting any other food. Still no egg either... Thank you for any advice Xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I wouldn't worry about no eggs as many chickens slow down or stop this time of year. If she seems well in herself, and there are no wheezes, I'd carry on with what you've been doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nin-chicken Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 Thank you so much. I will keep a close eye on her... Which she won't enjoy at all! X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nin-chicken Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 I've just had another look at her and she has now got a small amount of frothy stuff in the corners of her eyes. They aren't puffy and still look bright. Do you think she needs the vet? X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Yes, I do, I'm afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nin-chicken Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 Just back from vet. He thought she had mycoplasma so I've got stuff to put in their water for three days. Hope it does the trick Thanks for the advice xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Hope that works for you, I had a girl with myco recently, she recovered after two tylan injections. Just to let you know she then developed sour crop, apparently caused by the antibiotics disrupting the bacteria in her crop, solved it with probiotics and natural yogurt. Hope she recovers well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nin-chicken Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 Thank you, what are the symptoms of sour crop? I usually give them a bowl of natural yogurt once a week anyway but what probiotics did you use? I may as well give them just in case. It's Tylan powder I've put in the water, the vet said they didn't have the injectable stuff but as all four girls have possibly caught the myco it's a good thing they'll all be treated. Bless her heart jemima was such a good girl at the vets, I was very proud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 My girl was really poorly hence the Tylan injections but the others had the soluable in their water for a week to stop them catching it. Esme initially had clear bubbles coming from her beak which stumped me but these turned brown and smelly, several times a day I had to turn her over and massage her crop, it's disgusting and you have to be careful they don't choke, I did this for three days, just used boots extra strong probiotics, cut the capsules open and gave it to her on a grape several times a day with the yogurt. Think I might start the yogurt once a week as well. Even after several years I am still learning, at least I have dealt with another thing! Well done Jemina, hope she is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nin-chicken Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 Thank you! I'll get some probiotics tomorrow. There s so much to learn in the world of chicken keeping, isn't there? They are fascinating and complex creatures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Yes they are definately that, still learning but wouldn't be without them, I get so much pleasure from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nin-chicken Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 Me too, they really are joy-bringers Xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
