countryguy
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Hello,
I’m new to this site and live in Ontario Canada. I have read the FAQ related to my issue, and have tried the various suggestions made, but with no success.
I have raised various types of poultry as a hobby for most of my life. I’ve recently experienced a new problem with some of my birds and I’m hoping someone can suggest a solution.
Although the birds appear to be quite healthy (show normal activity and have bright eyes) while roosting in the evening some exhibit a gasping for air behaviour. Then in the morning, I have found one dead. I have asked other bird fanciers for help and received different suggestions. They do get ACV as a preventative, but nothing seems to work.
Initially, it was suggested the problem might be worms, so I medicated with pour-on Ivermectin. The issue continued. It was then suggested to medicate with anti-biotics, first with tetracycline. No positive results. A friend who raises peafowl, suggested a stronger medication (metronidazole) obtained by prescription through a vet. Again it didn’t seem to solve the problem.
I find it frustrating that the birds have come through winter, and now that spring has come, they are getting sick … and even dying.
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
I’m new to this site and live in Ontario Canada. I have read the FAQ related to my issue, and have tried the various suggestions made, but with no success.
I have raised various types of poultry as a hobby for most of my life. I’ve recently experienced a new problem with some of my birds and I’m hoping someone can suggest a solution.
Although the birds appear to be quite healthy (show normal activity and have bright eyes) while roosting in the evening some exhibit a gasping for air behaviour. Then in the morning, I have found one dead. I have asked other bird fanciers for help and received different suggestions. They do get ACV as a preventative, but nothing seems to work.
Initially, it was suggested the problem might be worms, so I medicated with pour-on Ivermectin. The issue continued. It was then suggested to medicate with anti-biotics, first with tetracycline. No positive results. A friend who raises peafowl, suggested a stronger medication (metronidazole) obtained by prescription through a vet. Again it didn’t seem to solve the problem.
I find it frustrating that the birds have come through winter, and now that spring has come, they are getting sick … and even dying.
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.