Miguel kelvins
Active member
coughing and swollen eyes and laying of eggs has stopped for layers.. how can i treat this?
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Chickens i have a problem with my birds
- Thread starter Miguel kelvins
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Peter W
Admin
Hi @Miguel kelvins sorry to hear about the challenge , you will get assistance from our expert @nedward . What percentage of the flock is affected?
nedward
Veterinarian
Hi Kelvins your birds could be suffering from mycoplasmosis. A disease that cause birds to show signs of coughing and swelling around the eye different from Newcastle that is accompanied by greenish diarrhea and high mortality. It is caused by micoplasma and predisposing factors are debilitating conditions such as excess ammonia in the coop due to poor ventilation and or dust. Also change in peacking order can be stressful to the birds hance the microorganism get virulent on such periods. Can use antibiotics to reduce the effect to managable level.. Tylodoxy or tylan can be of help.
Miguel kelvins
Active member
Thanks sir. I used antibiotics and am happy once again.
nedward
Veterinarian
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Welcome and do remember to give hygien priority over anything else.
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Miguel kelvins
Active member
Almost ten birds mostly chicks.. i was lucky to get Antibiotics from one of my buddies and within 3 days, all birds were chirpy onve again??
Peter W
Admin
Very glad to hear your birds are well now.
Miguel kelvins
Active member
nowadays i change the litter -sawdust in 10days intervals ??. I also apply dudu dust monthly just to wade off any pests that harbour diseases