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Barnyard Buddies:  Sneezing Chickens  |
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FARMALLChick
True Blue Farmgirl
978 Posts
Lora
Alexandria
IN
USA
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 Posted - Sep 21 2008 : 2:01:58 PM
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 Anyone ever had sneezing chickens? They are also coughing and producing mucus. Yuck. We started them on treated feed to try to combat the snot, but it's not helping. We have lost a few. Only the chickens have it, not the Guineas. Had to stop eating the eggs due to the medicated feed. 
Any suggestions? Should we just kill them all and start over in the spring or try to wait this out?
Thanks,
Lora #358
If it ain't red, leave it in the shed.
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Kris Sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
131 Posts
Kris
Chickamauga
Ga.
USA
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Posted - Sep 21 2008 : 6:49:32 PM
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Hey Lora, looks like your not having any luck with your chickies. Sounds like they're really sick, especially if your losing some, too.
How long have you had them?
I've never had that to happen to mine. I have like barking chickens sometimes. It's weird but it sounds like a bark. Maybe it is a sneeze, just loud.
I wish you luck and hope you don't lose anymore and they pull through this quick.
Kris
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eskimobirdlady
True Blue Farmgirl
700 Posts
connie
fairbanks
ak
USA
700 Posts |
Posted - Sep 21 2008 : 9:47:10 PM
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| if you call a nice vet they should tell you if the chickens need more antibiotic than the feed provides. i know you can buy it at a feed store if you need it. in fact if the feed store personnell are knowlegeable they should be able to give you some advice. hope they pull thru! peace connie in alaska |
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Aunt Lulu
Farmgirl in Training
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Aunt Lulu
Michigan
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Posted - Sep 22 2008 : 07:11:46 AM
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Do any of your chickens have eyes that are swollen shut? Are they extending their necks to breath? Are they coughing up mucus and blood?
TREAT OTHERS AS YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE TREATED......IT'S THAT SIMPLE!!!!!! |
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FARMALLChick
True Blue Farmgirl
978 Posts
Lora
Alexandria
IN
USA
978 Posts |
Posted - Sep 22 2008 : 4:43:21 PM
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No mucas or blood, but we did have a few that has swollen shut eyes. We separated them from the rest for a while and they seemed to get over it. However a few of those eventually died. I am ready to cull them all and start over after we disinfect the coop.
Lora
If it ain't red, leave it in the shed.
Please visit my new blog and post your opinions about different subjects. www.farmallchick.blogspot.com |
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Aunt Lulu
Farmgirl in Training
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Aunt Lulu
Michigan
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Posted - Sep 23 2008 : 6:16:46 PM
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Could be ILT (Infectious Laryngotracheitis). Google it and see if your birds have the symptoms. I don't think your Guineas will get it. Did you add any birds to your flock lately, or do you have neighbors nearby with chickens?
TREAT OTHERS AS YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE TREATED......IT'S THAT SIMPLE!!!!!! |
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FARMALLChick
True Blue Farmgirl
978 Posts
Lora
Alexandria
IN
USA
978 Posts |
Posted - Sep 24 2008 : 11:52:13 AM
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Yes, my hubby bought 5 at the auction. I will look that up and see if that's it.
If it ain't red, leave it in the shed.
Please visit my new blog and post your opinions about different subjects. www.farmallchick.blogspot.com |
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countrygal56
True Blue Farmgirl
221 Posts
Barbara
Dickson
Tennessee
USA
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Posted - Sep 24 2008 : 11:56:03 AM
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Lora, This may sound dumb, but what does your signature line mean? "If it ain't red, leave it in the shed." Just curious.
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
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Posted - Sep 26 2008 : 3:13:10 PM
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I think she is referring to those "green" tractors...wink! wink! So, if it isn't a Farmall/Case/International Harvester it aint worth a hoot! LOL!
See, we Deere lovers dont need a catchy line to gain atteniton.... John Deere's stand all on their own!!
Lora: You know I love you girl!
Did you figure out your chickens? Can you call me at work tomorrow and let me look it up for you? I work at a hatchery. 1.888.568.9755.
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens/Mother Hen
http://heirloommavens.blogspot.com
http://harvestthymefarm.blogspot.com
"I figure if a girl wants to be a legend, she should go ahead and be one!"...Calamity Jane |
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FARMALLChick
True Blue Farmgirl
978 Posts
Lora
Alexandria
IN
USA
978 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2008 : 8:40:39 PM
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Thanks, DEEREdawn - You are right about the tractor part. Can't help it - 37 years of red (and orange) tractors will do that to a gal. Heck, my grandpa's last combine was an ancient Gleaner. Don't see to many of those any more either.
I will call - I am going to garage sales tomorrow with my rookie and her mother. Hope to find some good buys!!
Thanks,
Lora #358
If it ain't red, leave it in the shed.
Please visit my new blog and post your opinions about different subjects. www.farmallchick.blogspot.com |
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
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Posted - Sep 27 2008 : 06:47:52 AM
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Yeah, when I was little we had red tractors, then I married a JD freak. red will always be my favorite color, but I'd never say that to hubby!
Lora: I checked at work. respitory disease, sneezing, mucus, swollen eyes. Treat this iwth TYLAN. See where you can get it. We have it here if youwnat me to buy it and mail it to you as the chipping would be cheaper that way. lemme know. OH! DO NOT EAT THE EGGS OF INFECTED BIRDS!!
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens/Mother Hen
http://heirloommavens.blogspot.com
http://harvestthymefarm.blogspot.com
"I figure if a girl wants to be a legend, she should go ahead and be one!"...Calamity Jane |
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