Disease Hit My Whole Flock. Here’s How I SAVED Them.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

My editor added little halos to the birds I lost and it’s making me 😭❤️! Have you ever had a serious illness go through your flock? What was your course of action?

[@T.J-and-Soul]

I'm very lucky to live on 25 acres so my girls free range everyday guarded by the biggest Australorp rooster you've ever seen. Fresh air fresh grass.

[@smokymountainangoras]

Sometimes if you have birds getting sick, you have to do a huge cleaning overhaul. Clean out all the coops, nest boxes, rake the yard, spray everything down with soapy water. Clean their waterers** with soap and scrub (major** way I think diseases spread sinus and intestinal) and keep food in their feeders all day long making sure it’s extra clean (when birds are sick I prefer using the chicken feeders over pans/trays and especially the ground. I suggest rinsing off and then fermenting your scratch grains for improved gut health and maybe putting on top of their regular food a couple of times a day. I would discourage feeding off the ground at all if any of the birds are sick. Also, if you have had red mites before and treated so they are gone, sometimes it seems like the chickens may have a subsequent growth of very, very tiny mites (like imagine the mites they say are on human eyelashes 😶‍🌫️) that then flourish (maybe the red mites were their predators) around their eyes and ears and that I think spread a lot of conjunctivitis between birds. So give all your birds a medicated dust bath atleast once a week when dealing with flock illness (easiest to do after sunset !). And make sure you are giving them extra protein!!

[@SunshineCountryChickens]

It happened a few years ago, I whitewash everything after total clean out, soak /ferment feed in water with added oregano and molasses, give them boiled eggs, fresh gut-loaded mealworms. The really sick ones got relocated inside, an antibiotic shot, warm raw hamburger treats, a heating pad if needed and a "breathing treatment" I put a drop or two of eucalyptus oil on a paper towel near the sick one

[@BronsteinEmily]

@@smokymountainangoras what is the purpose of rinsing off the scratch feed before fermenting?

[@MrsNewman759]

The dreaded mycoplasma hit my flock. Threw me for a loop, really. First it took out tons of my chicks, then most of my chicks. And then we got RX antibiotics from my vet and they’re still chugging along. I did not cull. State vet said most do not and it’s actually in over 75% of the chickens around. So it was eye opening. It came from me getting adult chickens and it wasn’t disclosed they had a bout of respiratory issues in the past. That adult flock died all except one within a few weeks of getting them. The stress of the move triggered it and killed them. My birds are troopers tho! Still goin and i lose one every once in a while but that’s chicken keeping.

[@gabewilsonlovelightharmony8843]

The first thing my baby chicks get when they come to me is a weak oregano tea so they love it from the get-go. Every day I have oregano tea for them to drink out as well as freshwater. It's one way that I try to keep their immune systems boosted

[@juliesigmund3836]

I'm a new chicken mom and my girls are now on their ninth week. I love watching your videos! I'm so sorry to hear about your losses. I have 12 hen's (I think) and I love each and every one of them. I find myself sitting with them when I need a good break.

[@carolynmcbride3136]

I have lost 4 chickybabies during the first 8 months of my flock keeping adventure...The 1st was severely crossbeak...2nd lost to sour crop...3rd to lash egg...4th to broken wing & developed massive infection...3 months ago, all 12 had chickenpox...Cured it in 2 weeks with Elderberry juice in their water...They are all well now & having 1st molt at 13 mos old.

[@debscamera2572]

I live in Florida where Cuban oregano grows easily. My quail loved eating the fresh leaves.

[@robinramsey1180]

15 years of milk goats & only used chemical wormer three times (during very wet spring seasons) Molly's Herbals is amazing. 🤗

[@ladyvirgo013]

Thanks for this priceless information Chicken Sister

[@mellyg8872]

Thank you for addressing this issue. I had been trying everything. And mean everything to get a chicken well. It has been a nightmare. Eventually it spread to most of flock. I’ve got older girls too and was worried about them. Finally I had to give them antibiotics. They must’ve been feeling really bad cause after the recommended 3 day medication, even the 4 & 5 year old chickens were coming out to free range! (Which they hadn’t in a few months or so.) By the way…..I’m a new sub and LOVE your channel with so much great advice and info! Again thanks for discussing this topic 🐓❤

[@bluevoid5171]

I am currently dealing with respiratory problems in my flock. I just lost a Ayame Cemoni and Sebright yesterday to it. Trying to stay strong tho and stay positive! Your videos help alot!

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Oh no! I’m so sorry. I hope the rest of your flock remains healthy.

[@bluevoid5171]

@@WelcometoChickenlandia I hope so! It's been hard. I cried lol 😆

[@bethpotts-mee8730]

The halos got me too! I am so happy I found you! Your sensibilities are spot on. Preventing problems with nutrition & reclaiming health with it is a no-brainer, right? Just kidding. I am still planning my piece of Chicklandia! Drought conditions are making it hard to grow our own food but having eggs and container fruit trees feels like a start. My city lot is freaking hot with no grass but I can import shade so I don't incinerate my future beloveds! I have learned enough from you to be mindful & holistic. Thank You Madame President!

[@TaraHaugo-le4zt]

You just have the sweetest soul my goodness good heart good person lovely personality it really shines in your videos

[@rossoliver6102]

Hello super Chicken educator, it's Ross in Marysville I'm all stressed out dealing with one sick barred rock hen called Roxy she went sick 7 days ago, I pulled her from the flock 6days ago and I'm obsessed with saving her. I haven't taken her to a vet yet as she is the only sick girl of nine hens, we have a local bird vet and last year our White swan goose got a wellness check and some deworming stuff for about 50 bucks. Symptoms for Roxy hen were initially lack of energy and slow getting around and breathing with her mouth open Day by day she seems to get weaker although at day five she kind of plateaued in terms of energy available but not any worse. I am at day four treating her for coccidiosis now using emprolium and nutri-drench together. Something to note, this young flock I have started to lay late August and one of the hens was laying underdeveloped eggs,thin and broken shells but I don't know which hen cuz I didn't have a trail camera inside the coop. That said.. More symptoms include open mouth while breathing seems to be slightly labored like she's under stress, And her tail feathers are drooping way down. The treatment I'm doing for coccidiosis seems slow however she seems to be improving a little bit.( She is breathing with her mouth closed some of the time now. She is very skinny in other words her breastbone is quite pronounced. She loves blackberries and blueberries and I put the emprolium/ vitamin solution in with the berrys for her to drink Scrambled eggs she's not really interested Brown rice she's not really interested Layer feed mixed with the med solution she's eating some of it. Might she be egg bound and under physical stress from that?? Mentioned earlier. Any help and advice would be wonderful :) Thank you from Ross in Marysville

[@sumaya-thesillyshaman4084]

Hope you got help

[@MsLeanne68]

Thankyou for your vids and info! ❤️ we have 3 lil girls. Long story short… our main girl was really sick and lethargic for days. I nursed her, fed her ACV, Black strap molasses, colloidal silver and bone broth. I was kicked off the pet chickens Australia FB page because I mentioned Apple Cider Vinegar…😳 Apparently this naturally occurring food is detrimental to chickens pffft…. Oh ! She layed a lash egg after she was acting better and has been fine since. We’ve now decided to just add colloidal silver, acv, black strap molasses to their main water source.

[@carlamahlberg1854]

How much colloidal silver do you use?

[@ShortbusMooner]

Ohh, my goodness! Bless your editor for the little halos!! LOL! 🥰 Thanks for the updates, they seem to be doing fine. Good news, indeed! 🐔❤

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you so much!

[@CaitlinMcFall2535]

Your videos to tell about this may have just saved my whole flock, it’s fitting to a T after I’ve done so much research and literally every symptom online it “mareks disease “ 🙄 but THIS this was very helpful and I’m 90%sure now this is what’s happening, thank you for making these videos!

[@thenannywoodforest98]

I've watched several of your videos and appreciate the education you share for free. When you said, "What goes into your chickens does not stay in your chickens..." I knew you were worth listening to and subscribing to as well. Thank you!

[@smokymountainangoras]

Lol I love Bubbalicious, good cameo !!! It’s sad when chickens, especially baby chicks, get sick, but they can get better, don’t ever give up on your birdies !!!!!

[@smokymountainangoras]

Great idea to put garlic, oregano and thyme in the eggs !!! 🍳

[@kristivaughan3839]

You are just too cute. Thank you for the education. I sit outside with my chickens and watch your videos. So sorry for the losses you have had.

[@RebeccaCarter-w7g]

Omg thank you for saying don’t give up. I just had the same thing happen.

[@Kendaducote]

Thank you for the encouragement. This chicken life is really hard some days.

[@winningrabbit9843]

Another video with an abundance of great suggestions. Getting some today to have on hand. Thank you!

[@SunshineCountryChickens]

Thank you so much for all your help!!!

[@katierobbins7962]

So happy you and your flock seem to be finally coming out of this stressful period! My heart hurt for you with every video! ❤️♥️

[@Lilee2405]

Thank you for all your help for us backyard chicken keepers.

[@KFIGS-z3f]

New subbie here, we bought our homestead this summer and looking to learn all I can for chickens next year. Watched a lot of channels, I picked you for the best info!

[@wendychristie9903]

Thank you Again for another educational video. Wendy From New Brunswick, Canada

[@folasundaymosaku.8175]

Thanks, given ro my birds farm back home in Africa.

[@pamelaremme38]

Totally agree. I had a sick chicken about 3 years ago and most recently another one. BOTH were medicated as chicks. I didn't treat my whole flock. I lost the most recent one. She was a beautiful barred rock standard cochin and she was only 3 months old. So sad. She was on of my favorites.

[@SimplyBackwoods]

Thank you. So much good and helpful information if my chickens would get sick.

[@karenperret1351]

Love your channel and just heard you interviewed on Melissa Crenshaw homeopathy channel and was excited to learn you use homeopathy. I’ve used homeopathy for a year now on my family and my animals sometimes very successful sometimes not. I’m still learning. I love to spread the word of homeopathy so few people know of it or understand it’s use. So valuable in these crazy times. Some people will accept my view some don’t. If someone doesn’t want my help I move on. Changing the world with the medicine God created for us if we take the time to learn. Thank you for your fun channel.

[@cindykeane4015]

Thank you for all you do! I just recently found your channel and have learned so much. Also, I tried your fermented food idea and my girls love it. It is now a regular breakfast.

[@sylvieroy3751]

Thank you so much you are wonderful ❤ huge love for chikens like me🐔 you help me for my chickens I love my little girls so much and excuse my English I am French I live ♥ in Quebec North America 🐣❤🥰

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

❤️❤️❤️

[@janisb8064]

I think he just wants you to hold him,😄🥰

[@steelroz7567]

New chicken mom here. Do you have a list for a chicken First aid kit ?

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Yes! Check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHnZf6V5o6iGlcU

[@steelroz7567]

@@WelcometoChickenlandia thank you

[@andreaburke6009]

You are a angel 👼 girl ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you!

[@susancampbell2112]

So sorry for your loss and thank you so much for your honesty so we can benefit from your experiences. I admire you for your humbleness and the passion you have about sharing everything concerning chickens.

[@JustanotherMainer]

Such a fantastic video and I couldn’t agree more with everything you stated here! Thank you so much for sharing! God bless!

[@ummuyusuf3706]

Thank you soo much 😊

[@iartistdotme]

Awesome info - sorry you had to go through the losses and so happy you are on the other side of this challenge.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you!

[@marieweppler841]

Thank you so much for your shows, they have been a huge help. I do have a problem and haven't seen anything on it. I have a Rhode Island Red hen that has white spots on her comb and it has been flopping over for quite some time. Can you help please? Thanks

[@teachersikhumbuzomoyo5419]

Thank you for bouncing back&educating &loving us!it hurts a times! I am enrolling and I will appreciate discount buddy 😍

[@bwbailey5187]

Your the BEST 🙏❤️

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you!

[@evelynrogers7145]

Yes, that hurts

[@jimmyparsons6486]

Very informative .... Well Done !

[@lfinn6125]

Where do you get the Henry and Roo supps? Great video as always…Thank you!

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Here you go! hennyandroo.cratejoy.com/shop/product

[@valofcoopdechickenville8266]

Great Info sorry you had to go through what you did to get this info out. And Im glad your flock is getting back to the norm. I hope! Love ya!

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

❤️❤️❤️

[@granitemoss1451]

I am new to chickens so no illnesses yet but I'm paying close attention for the future. Thank you for all the useful information as always.

[@melodiegasaway3038]

Thank you for all the info some I do already also I don't lije medicated food for babies either my longest living chickens did not have that but some of my younger ones that did died under 4 years old

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

My experience exactly!

[@melodiegasaway3038]

@@WelcometoChickenlandia also not ever been ill either now showing their age but always been pretty healthy and great egg layers so sweet and loyal seems like my chick's who had medicicated seed are not as friendly not in all of them weird but true

[@cherylgawne711]

Awesome info for us thanks!!❤

[@catdog8799]

Thank you so much 😘😘😘

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

You’re welcome!

[@geraldineyoung9401]

I use herbs for my chickens and my other animals and us! I'm talking about my old home remedies! I've used since I left home and now!

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

That’s awesome!

[@lyndalord3886]

Excellent info

[@suziet3608]

Hope you will write a book. 🐣

[@solaura6218]

Bragg's Aminos provides all the amino acids. Animals with compromised digestion (caused by medical antibiotics) cannot break down proteins into amino acids very well or at all & they will get sick. Cooking a protein food destroys the protein structure so that even a good digestion cannot convert those denatured proteins into amino acids & converts them to carbs instead. Bragg's Aminos tastes very salty but has no salt. IDK but I think it is made from some self digesting mushroom process. Why it is so salty is a mystery to me. I just don't use very much of it, but use it regularly.

[@johndougherty7216]

Thanks for this video. I got my little flock of 5 hens in March and they started laying two weeks ago. I've been seeing some tarry black stools, which I'm told may indicate coccidiosis, but none of them act sick as far as I can tell. Is illness from it that dependent on the strain? I figure I'll make them some garlicky scrambled eggs with thyme and oregano tonight, just in case.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I don’t think that necessarily means coccidiosis especially since they are acting normal. Have they been eating berries?

[@smokymountainangoras]

Yeah that could be berries or different cecal poops, but I would put DE on their pellet food once a month to prevent intestinal worms cause that can make runny, very stinky poos 🤢

[@sdraper2011]

Thank you for sharing what you've learned with us! I'm very sorry for your losses. I have a question, have you noticed the garlic & herbs change the flavor of their eggs at all?

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I haven’t noticed, but then again I love garlic so for me it would make them more flavorful!

[@terrireddish2522]

I put garlic cloves in my waterers regular and apple cider vinegar and dried mixed herbs n spices at times and I've never had any issues with eggs tasting like them ☺️♥️ hope this helps

[@watermelontheog5292]

Hey I own 2 serama chickens the girl is laying an egg but isn’t taking care of it, Also what should I use as a nesting material, And what do you recommend to feed them there both adult

[@debbriggs5811]

What can humans get from chickens? I have one chicken. I'm learning and try to take good care of her. I'm not sure when to know if she gets parasites or disease. So far so good. I don't know how much and how often to feed her. I think she eats well. She lays one egg a day and sometimes has missed a day but not often.

[@annettemastenchickenlove]

Can chickens consume fennel?

[@ElocinAlways]

I'm dealing with coccidiosis in new chicks, lost 2, have 1 holding on, but not growing much. I was told use 1 tsp corid per gallon water for 1 week, then the half dose for 1 week, every day, in all water. I'm praying it will help. I lost 2 in their 1st week. I hadn't lost babies before. I'm hoping my little favorelle pulls through. On the 3rd week, I'll be sure to use a high thiamine vitamin and electrolyte supplement. I'm feeding all lots of spinach to keep up vitamin k. Any other thing? I feel I need to hose down my whole yard, it's not rained in Kirkland for soo long.😢

[@hmoser6416]

I have always believed that if we have to take medication we have to heal twice. Once from the illness and the 2nd time from whatever that created. I.e., have taken medication for my stomach for 20 years and now I have chronic kidney disease from it as well as other issues that have come from them over those years. I always wait until the last possible minute before I will seek a doctor because I feel a domino effect takes place and it's harder for me to come back from whatever it is I have being immune compromised. I hope it's not like that for a healthy individual

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Yes I definitely feel less is best when it comes to medication. Of course in emergency situations, I’m super glad to have western meds. But it’s not the first thing I reach for!

[@sheilayagodzinski5747]

Hello, can I ask you what stomach meds caused kidney disease. I have kidney disease and an autoimmune disease and took stomach meds years ago. I won't take them now take probiotics and digestive enzymes. Thanks

[@hmoser6416]

@@sheilayagodzinski5747 I have taken many different ones, like Reglan, Propulsid, Carafate, Protonix to mention a few, but Prilosec OTC have been taking now for 20+ years, the last four years 2-3 times a day. Long term it has caused many issues, including memory. I have severe joint and bone disease, a lot of pain, am disabled. I have tried to not take anything, but when I do that things get worse quickly. I have had cancer twice, cancer free by the Grace of God 12+ years, pray, grow own herbs and do holistic things, follow a diet, special foods etc. Papaya enzymes worked briefly, liked those too lol. Unfortunately, I have a bad stomach, gastroparesis, LES and esophagus was damaged when I was young in a fire (inhaled the flames when I screamed). Have had to have my stomach lining cauterized with a ball one time. I sleep in a tilt bed to be at least 30-45 degree angle depending on stomach behavior each night. Have tried weaning down, still one a day, but have to take other stuff to help through the day. Appreciate any suggestions from anyone of things they do that help. Thank you all, God bless you

[@tracyroake2815]

Rescue Remedy is wonderful! I got some at Fred Meyer. Fireworks are not fun for dogs! And if I remember, I start giving them Rescue Remedy in their water bowl about a week ahead of time. I did find out though that the human kind has alcohol in it in the base. So I put it in warm water and let it sit for a while until that evaporated. That worked so I need to go back to Freddy's and get the one just for pet

[@jo9364]

When you go to a Vet, make sure they can treat chickens. The one I went to took no test, just gave me antibiotics. No other advice. Sorry I didn't know about you at that time. 😊

[@melvanini]

If I grow garlic, oregano, and thyme, can I just pick some out of the garden and give it to them? Does it need to be treated in any special way?

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Nope, it doesn’t need anything special! You can give it to them fresh or dried. Homegrown is best! ❤️

[@heatherk8931]

🐓👋Hi Madame President, another fine wealth of information ❣ My 7 chickens, 2 roos, are now 21 weeks and a day. 1 S Laced Wyandotte has given me 9 little eggs (yea🥰), but my 1 Black Australaurp, nor 1 Buff Orpington have not (unless they are using a different place to lay). My 2 roosters & SLW all seem to pick on the other 4 pullets. To the point of not letting them eat, harrassment tag team style, and at night I have to round the 4 up to put them all to bed. I noticed Hazel (Buff O) seems to sit around alot. Still a little pale in the comb, should she be laying, could a 1st egg be the problem? Or like me, not much sleep? Thank you so much!! PS the other 2 are 1 cross beaked AMERAcauna, 1 Auracana

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

While they are integrating together I would try to put several feed and watering stations around so that all the chickens have a chance to eat and drink. Some chickens lay before 20 weeks but if it’s hot out they may wait until it cools a bit before they begin laying. :)

[@heatherk8931]

@@WelcometoChickenlandia Thank you so much for the quick reply🥰. I actually got them all together at 2 days old, but it seems since Audrey started laying eggs, shes palling around with the boys, even chasing the girls TO them, also away from food. But yes, definitely going to set up 2 more water stations it's expected up to 110° this coming week for several days this coming week. 🥵🥵, not usual in Northern California. Enjoy your weekend 🐓🥚❣

[@reginadaugherty1804]

We have a small Flickr (10 hens 1 rooster). They are all 1-1/2 yrs old. Recently, I noticed a hen (Miss. Frizzle), had a very pendulous cropp. She always stayed out of the lime light etc. I isolated her for a week. I gave her water by syringe, laying pellets and scrambled eggs. I could feel a mass, of probably grass, the size of a golf ball in her crop. Everytime I gave her water I would massage her crop and the massage would loosen up. I tried 2 different times to empty her crop with NO success. She even laid eggs 3 days in a row for me. I didn't (and still dont) know what else to do for her. I have another hen (Buttercup) with much more serious problems right now so I had to put Miss. Frizzle back in with the flock. She isn't showing any signs of discomfort but I know the problem isn't resolved. I tried to join your Facebook group but unfortunately, I can remember the password to my fb acct. Could you please send me a friend request to: Regina Daugherty so I can contact you more directly please? I need help. Especially with my other hen. A totally different situation. Thanks for any help.

[@dianneeparish3989]

Do you eat your chickens? Do you send them out to be processed?

[@kristinj8271]

Awesome Awesome video! Thank you so much for putting these out! How much of the oregano, garlic and thyme do you put into their daily food? Also, do you know reason's why they can get coccidiosis? Where does it come from other wildlife etc?

[@NCGirl1]

I've had a very hard time with my chicks this year. I'm heartbroken. When do things get better?

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Oh no! I’m so sorry. What happened?

[@NonaMaryGrace1952]

💕NonnaGrace

[@MaryJaneBlack]

Can eggs be eaten after a chicken has been on antibiotics? Can I ask which one you used?

[@sloanehodge6065]

Another wonderful video! I have a 7yrrs old, she still lays great eggs. My question is she has a rough dirty looking bottom (recently) , the feathers, her eggs are "clean". Can I spray her with Permethrin?

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Do you think she has mites or lice? I think permethrin for chickens would be fine as long as she is healthy enough to handle it. Sometimes it can be rough on sick chickens.

[@kayte13]

My 6 month silkie hen just suddenly had trouble walking and falling over. She bobs her head and now she can't walk. I'm suspecting it's Mary's disease so devastated. I've B vitamins just in case but I don't think it's a vitamin deficiency. Have you ever experienced this disease in your chickens?.?

[@glamourgirl1962]

I’m going to watch your respiratory protocol. I took a hen to the vet a few months ago. Vet was nice but useless really. Coccidia…it was too late for her and she did later die. I did not separate. I know to do that now. Amazingly none other in the flock got it but I did treat their water with Corrid. Now I have one who is breathing loudly but mouth closed. I separated and started her on vetRx and supplemented her water with nutri drench and poultry cell and 911. Is all of that too much at once?? It seems there are sooo many products out there that adds expense to chicken mamahood. It’s overwhelming.

[@mthomas.]

Thank you so much for being so open and honest about what is going on with your flock and the BEST ways to deal with a chicken that may be comprised in the flock. I started my. Very first flock in June of 2020. They are amazing about how versatile they are. I have one in the flock that is still eating and drinking and passing waste. However, her waste is very runny with a great deal of white in it. Her comb is drooping and her face area is pale. I am at a loss for what this might be. You mentioned in your video about ACV & garlic, which I give mine once a month. Why should I not give ACV in the heat of the summer? We are in Louisiana and have experienced summer heat at temps above 100 many days in a row. I try to keep ice in their water and offer cold watermelon, cantaloupe and frozen blueberries. Should I do something different?

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

For heat waves in the 100s I would switch them over to just cool water or electrolyte water. Your sick chicken sounds like she could have some kind of internal infection. Do you have a vet that could do a fecal test?

[@joanhenson4567]

I thought coccidiaosis a one cell protozoa, a parasite not a disease? How did the antibiotics cure that? Never knew that was a possibility. Is it possible to lose 3 hatchmates at 4 to 6 months from it and have 2 survive without treatment plus the rest of the flock?

[@thematrix3663]

Do you give them fermented foods and also probiotics?

[@BronsteinEmily]

I know she ferments her feed because she has done a couple of videos showing how it's done

[@T.J-and-Soul]

Rosemary!!!!

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Another great herb to have around!

[@tamasitarod3176]

Hi guys. I have a question, wondering if anyone has ever dealt with Salpingitis?? Also called Lash egg, which is really not an egg. I had this happen this week, and I am still trying to figure out which chicken laid it. I am looking for information about this. I read that it's not contagious. But I am worried. Any help will be appreciated❤

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Hi, Tamasita. Unfortunately, Salpingitis is a very serious, most often fatal infection. Any chicken with it will almost certainly need prescribed antibiotics to survive, and sometimes even that only buys some time. All that being said, the chicken is an amazing animal capable of surprising us in the most dire of circumstances. If no one seems sick, I would go about your normal chicken care, while also giving some good immunity boosters such as what I talk about in the video, as well as a calcium supplement such as oyster shell or limestone in a separate dish. Keep a good eye on them and your fingers crossed that whoever laid it has recovered. All things are possible! 🤞🏽❤️🐔

[@tamasitarod3176]

@@WelcometoChickenlandia Thank you for all of your help🖤🤍

[@lisagayhart2482]

Probably gonna lose one to this soon. Heading for vet tomorrow but I need to find out why and keep the rest of my flock from dying . I think they caught egg drop syndrome. And already lost 2 . Leghorns are unaffected. Still I gotta save the one if I can and for sure get my flock healthy again. Fingers crossed for my red hen

[@T.J-and-Soul]

Ok stop calling them Chickens. They are Chooks. Get it. Australia Chooks!!! Hahaha

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

This term really needs to come to America 🤣🤣❤️❤️❤️

[@T.J-and-Soul]

@@WelcometoChickenlandia yes 💚

[@T.J-and-Soul]

@@WelcometoChickenlandia so now you live in Chookland

[@davekeeping2814]

my flock is sneezing what do I do some have died raspy sounds

[@wirelesscaller7518]

What's preventative? How long to quarenteen Is that virus or bacteria Vets within 90 me n won't take even a fecal from hens

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Do you have any vets for exotic birds near you? Sometimes they will take a fecal. The packaged herbs I showed in this video are part of a preventative program and can treat to a point. The ones to look for specifically for coccidiosis are wormwood, garlic, and oregano. But you definitely don’t want to give wormwood all the time as it’s a very powerful herbs and can cause problems if given daily.

[@zupants1]

Been watching you for months now. I got 10 pullets this spring. They came with runny noses… I lost all but 3. Bought more supplements and spent more time trying to keep them alive then I did with my own kids. (I kid I kid) but really. It was time consuming. I’m scared to add more chickens to my flock, and I feel like taking care of three is honestly a waist of time because it’s the same amount of work taking care of 10. I am only getting 1-2 eggs a day. Not enough for my family. I’m stuck between getting rid of these three and starting over with chicks in the spring, or finding the chickens people are desperate to get rid of when they move or don’t want to winterized their coop. What would your suggestion be? I’m concerned bringing in new chickens would get the same sickness my others did. What a mess this year was. I will NeVER get chickens from a small farm again. Any tips would be appreciated.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Oh my goodness what a predicament. I’m so sorry you went through that! I think if it were me I would probably rescue some chickens in need. But you should definitely be aware that they could get sick. Hopefully, though, whatever your chickens had has passed and your current flock has robust immunity. Usually chickens need to have symptoms to infect others but not in all cases.

[@zupants1]

I really appreciate your time in answering this. I think I’ll start out with adding two, and give them some time to see how they do. There are chickens everyday that go up for sale or people moving where we live. It kills me that I have to pass them up for now. 🙈

[@dj8422]

Do you have any idea, how can I treat mycoplasma infection? I have quails and chickens (separately) and unfortunately some of my quails became sick and the vet told me it is mycoplasma :( Some of them died, some show no signs of illness. I'm extremely worried, it will spread to my chickens, even, if I keep them completely separately, because it might get on my clothes or something and when I go to chickens, it will drop, so very-very worried for my girls. I change shoes when I came out of the room where quails are kept but can't change clothes. I tried to read about mycoplasma, but I don't get it, how is it possible, that some of them are very sick and others are not or is it only question of time?

[@anitablair6396]

What can I give a bully chicken to calm her down??? She’s adorable otherwise, but has made it her passion pulling out feathers!!!

[@GiaDougherty]

My flock contracted Mycoplasma MS I’m devastated 😭 I do not want to cull them. Do you have any information about helping them live thru this? They are already taking antibiotics and we have already gone thru a coccidia outbreak that killed a few of them and they also had to be on antibiotics for that. We were finally past all that and now they contracted Mycoplasma! Help? 🥺

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

You don’t have to cull them. If they are on meds just finish the course and most of them if not all will be fine. They won’t all die and they don’t all need to be culled. Of course, if you’re selling birds or running a breeding program the advice might be different but Mycoplasmosis is survivable. Yes, they will be carriers and if they get stressed they might get symptoms. But it won’t be like that for all of them. Just keep their immunity strong by talking really good care of them. ❤️ You got this!

[@prodigirl1]

What is your opinion on vaccinating your chicks against Merrick’s? There is another KZbinr who said that we should absolutely vaccinate our chickens. Thank you.

[@prettybirdthepetgoosefrien8155]

I was wondering how you feel about Black Star Chickens? I LOVE ours, but what worries me, is that they are a hybrid/dual purpose breed, which apparently after does from egg bound at 2-5 years old. They lay daily and ours only skips maybe 1 day a week, and she will be 2 in December. Any tips on preventing egg bounding???

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Hybrids are super sweet! I would just make sure she has good nutrition. Make sure the bulk of her diet is a good layer feed and offer her a calcium supplement such as oyster shell or limestone in a separate dish. :)

[@prettybirdthepetgoosefrien8155]

@@WelcometoChickenlandia they free range a lot, and since she's my daughter's pet chicken, she tends to get snacks like dubia roaches (that are supposed to be for the bearded dragon lol) they get oyster shells and are on layer and all flock, I use both, since I have geese with my chickens. She also gets treats like kale, carrots, beans, corn, peas, cucumber, broccoli, some left overs sometimes (depending on what it is and if it has seasoning in it)...etc. It's just frustrating that she should be able to live for 10 years, but they often die so young due to the HIGH amount of laying and becoming egg bound. I'm trying to learn what I can about the signs & causes so I can hopefully prevent it. I think the average is 300- 320 eggs a year btw. My 11 yo is so worried. It sucks sometimes that they have to be so awesome lol ...

[@T.J-and-Soul]

Best case is remove the first bird you see is ill

[@solaura6218]

The two best old-time & modern health & healing nutrients are iodine & sea-salt. You get that & all the necessary minerals from Dulse (tastes great) & kelp (not so great taste, so I mix Dulse & kelp). The iodine is in the live microbial life on the sea salt & sea plants, & that salt is mostly on the dulse & kelp - not in it. Salt itself is a highly superior safe & effective anti- unfriendly microbial. We are lied to about the dangers of salt & those who lie to us about it make no distinction between sodium (a deadly element never found in isolation in nature), The chemical table salt & sea salts. Damp sea salt, that still has the live microbes containing the iodine, is best. Such as Celtic Sea Salt Gray.

[@boykalmado5340]

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[@evelynrogers7145]

Would you consider vaccinated them after there all well ?

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

No, the vaccine for coccidiosis needs to be given very close to hatch. Since they’ve been exposed I’m hoping the surviving members will have some level of immunity. :)

[@claymonsterpottery]

I just ordered new peeps and I did ask to have them vaccinated. When you said you noticed the medicated chickens get sick more often, did that mean vaccinated chicks too?

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I was thinking more about medicated starter. ❤️

[@pamelaremme38]

Excellent observation regarding medicated chickens. It is the same with humans. All the shots given at birth.....forever candidate to the med industry.

[@yulisa9863]

I just lost one chicken to coccidiosis 😭

[@kimhaggard6018]

Doesn’t the garlic make their eggs taste funny (different)?

[@debbiewelch4073]

❤️🐔

[@JmarieD]

Ugh ew. I hope we are far enough north not to get these. I feel like there's enough pests to be concerned about here. Thanks for the heads up tho. I hadn't heard of these

[@alishamullen]

Their immune systems are not as strong

[@solaura6218]

Having to use medical antibiotics simply indicates deficiency of nutrients mainly iodine & electrolytic (ionic minerals) salts as in sea salt.