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    Diarrhea, Lethargy, Sudden Death?

    I feared this :( Thank you for your help!
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    Diarrhea, Lethargy, Sudden Death?

    This story just keeps unfolding... separate from the tube feeding chicken, I noticed another chicken with a HUGE booty issue. I had noticed it a few days ago (my reference of diarrhea) but regrettably I ignored it between the mites, the previously sick one I lost, and tube feeding the other...
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    Diarrhea, Lethargy, Sudden Death?

    Thank you! Glad it works for you. I was going to spray them at night. How important is it to get the skin vs the feathers? Do I just spray vent, under wings, behind neck, and bald spots? Or do I move feathers out of the way and make sure I'm getting the skin? I was going to take all hay and...
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    Diarrhea, Lethargy, Sudden Death?

    Worm results are back (attached) and show Ascarid eggs. Even though it's classified as a "small" load, do you think should I treat the flock for them? Or is this normal? Been looking around at other posts and see mixed thoughts. Thank you!!
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    Diarrhea, Lethargy, Sudden Death?

    Thank you. Will do all of these tips!
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    Diarrhea, Lethargy, Sudden Death?

    Thanks so much. Bullying and feather-plucking are definitely coming into play with the weak ones. I did check last night and there's lice or mites, can't tell which. They were REALLY tiny, little beige creatures on the skin. I could see them with with a flashlight where the feather patches were...
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    Diarrhea, Lethargy, Sudden Death?

    Thank you so much. I will check tomorrow for mites. I see everyone eating throughout the day except for the two in question, but I'll try a crop check before food comes out in the morning to make sure I'm not missing anything and crops are emptying. After reading up on it more, LL seems highly...
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    Diarrhea, Lethargy, Sudden Death?

    ❤️ I love them so much too. Thanks for sharing. That's very good info to have on hand. This is exactly the sort of thing I was looking for, but also unfortunate that it seems on point. I wasn't familiar with this but felt like there MUST be a sort of poultry virus that can cause these clinical...
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    Diarrhea, Lethargy, Sudden Death?

    Thanks so much for this info and your reply. They eat a 16% layer feed. There's definitely some bullying and feather-eating so I do have a smaller feeder of grower feed (18%-20% protein) available when I notice this kind of feather loss or during molts. I don't give them much grower feed and...
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    Diarrhea, Lethargy, Sudden Death?

    Hi, I have 11 golden comets (4 years old) and know that they're on borrowed time now. I just have a hunch something contagious and possibly preventable/treatable is going on. They are really healthy birds and were doing fine up until the last few weeks. Things I've noticed and deemed normal...
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    So upset... anyone know the facts?

    I had a vet say regulations for these sort of things change over the years as research comes out, but like someone said- yes research is scarce. However! I think it may have been updated. My hen was just prescribed Bactrim and the vet provided a 42 day withdrawal period.
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    Poopy Butts/Purple Comb

    Thank you. While giving the Equimax, I lost control of the tray I had the meds on. I am worried because a few of them may have had 2-3x the 0.16 ml dose I had measured out. What are the symptoms of overdose? Is there anything I can do now to mitigate risk for the ones who may have double dosed...
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    Poopy Butts/Purple Comb

    THANK YOU! I picked up supplies, started Corid yesterday and have Equimax for praziquantel to dose tomorrow. However, I'm not sure which one has the tapeworms. I mixed all fecal samples together. I'm assuming it's one hen with diarrhea and poopy tail feathers, and another one (or few) who were...
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    Poopy Butts/Purple Comb

    Thank you! I attached an image of the float test results. Do you have any idea how to move forward with treatment? I'm sure the vet will want me to bring her in for a full test, labs, etc. again despite the worm results. I'm really hoping someone with knowledge in this area can assist me without...
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    Poopy Butts/Purple Comb

    I attached the results of the worm test. They are positive for tapeworm eggs and coccidia (eimeria oocysts). Fortunately it doesn't look like a heavy infestation. Does anyone know what I should treat them with? Thank you!
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    Where to send a fecal sample to be tested for worms?

    I know this is a SUPER old thread, but in the off chance you may reply, what is the vet that you used? I'm in Maryland and looking for the same thing! Can't find anyone who will do just a standalone fecal float test. Thank you!!
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    Poopy Butts/Purple Comb

    Thanks for your reply! I would want to use the correct type of antibiotic in the future if needed. I had a broad spectrum on hand and I'm glad it worked, but I don't want to resort to throwing antibiotics at them every time something is up. What is a fecal float test? The vet identified the...
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    Poopy Butts/Purple Comb

    Hello! I have a flock of 4 year old Cinnamon Queens/Golden Comets. I know they aren't supposed to live long, lots of reproductive issues, etc., but I still feel that something treatable is amiss. It's been on/off and has me so confused. It looks like vent gleet. How is that treated, and could...
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    3 Year Old Hens & Molting

    They eat a 16% layer feed with crushed flax and the brand "Fresh Eggs Daily" brewers yeast with garlic supplement. They have free access to crushed oyster shell and grit.
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