EYP or Salpingitis Strikes Again (Possibly)

[Jasfarm]

Hi all!

I’m back with another case of EYP/Salp.

1/4 of my Lav Orps has already passed from it. It’s heartbreaking. I’d rather they never lay another egg if it keeps them safe.

Anyway. Janice was dealing with this last fall. I was treating with Baytril and was saying my goodbyes. Her abdomen was HUGE. Labored breathing. Yellow/green poop. Whole nine. Over winter I felt her abdomen one day - COMPLETELY EMPTY. I was gonsmacked. “Where did the infection or fluids go?! Did I cure her?! It’s a miracle!”

Fast forward to 3 days ago. I notice her abdomen looking larger. Felt her and it is hard again and she is having the green/yellow poops. She’s eating and drinking, but definitely not herself.

I’m thinking with winter and the reduced hormones to lay, maybe they helped keep things in check, but now with spring it’s flaring?

Anyone dealt with this before? Do I go back to Baytril? Or just let her live her best chicken life in peace? If I do nothing, I don’t see her making it through the summer to the fall when they slow down, and I won’t let her suffer.

Thank you!

Poop 3/30/25

Janice - Summer 2024

 

[Chicken_Obsesser]

@Eggcessive

 

[Eggcessive]

How old is Janice? Were all of the hens you have lost raised together? Have they ever been exposed to any respiratory disease, or had trouble with frequent sneezing or laying wrinkled egg shells? It does look like her droppings contain material that may indicate a reproductive problem or infection. Certain respiratory diseases such as infectious bronchitis virus can cause reproductive disorders and egg shell problems. My flock had this as young pullets, and many of them died young or stopped laying altogether. I let them stay with their flock and live as normal a life as possible. If you have Baytril, you can try another round. Dosage is 10 mg per every 2.2 pounds given orally twice a day for 5 days. Jedds.com has the tablets or 10% liquid.

 

[Jasfarm]

How old is Janice? Were all of the hens you have lost raised together? Have they ever been exposed to any respiratory disease, or had trouble with frequent sneezing or laying wrinkled egg shells? It does look like her droppings contain material that may indicate a reproductive problem or infection. Certain respiratory diseases such as infectious bronchitis virus can cause reproductive disorders and egg shell problems. My flock had this as young pullets, and many of them died young or stopped laying altogether. I let them stay with their flock and live as normal a life as possible. If you have Baytril, you can try another round. Dosage is 10 mg per every 2.2 pounds given orally twice a day for 5 days. Jedds.com has the tablets or 10% liquid.

Jan will be 3 this May. Yes. The other who passed was raised with Jan and 4 guinea hens.

Yes!!! How did you know they had wrinkly egg shells!? It was only a few times, but I remember thinking, “hmm that’s weird!” It was usually just the top pointy bit.

I am sorry to hear about your young flock. It’s heartbreaking when they are so young. Our oldest hen will be 6 this year and she is still a champ. I aspire to have some that reach 10+

I’ll try Baytril again and report back. Thank you for your help as always! It’s so appreciated.