Sneezie chick

Paddywack · « **on:** September 03, 2008, 22:02 »

Hi everyone,

I have a 5 week old silky chick which has been constantly sneezing for a good 3 to 4 weeks,

we had him/her to the vets two weeks ago, the vet had a look then disappeared for 10 minutes ( to look up symptoms on internet) and came back with bird flu, wanted to inform defra and have all my flock culled ( chick had never been outside or in contact with any other birds)

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They did gave us baytril which we gave but she/him still sneezing.

None of the others have symptoms, he/she eats and drinks ok

He/she needed to be helped out of the shell when hatching and is noticeably smaller than the others
I have looked at the old threads but nothing seems to match the symptoms

If anyone can help would be appreciated

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #1 on:** September 03, 2008, 22:23 »

Well if the chick has been sneezing for a month and the others haven't caught anything it's probably not an infectios disease.

I've no idea what would keep a chick sneezing for that long though

Paddywack · « **Reply #2 on:** September 04, 2008, 08:17 »

Thanks for your reply Aunt Sally,

The only thing we can think of is that she/he maybe allergic to something (hope its not chickens)?

Have you heard of chickens having allergies?

kimT · « **Reply #3 on:** September 04, 2008, 08:31 »

Maybe a dose of Tylan may help as this is used for sneezes and coughs but you will have to get that from your vet.

It's a strange one but the only suggestion I can add I'm afraid.

Paddywack · « **Reply #4 on:** September 04, 2008, 08:44 »

Thanks Kim T

I will try some Tylan, Can i just ring the vets and order it or will i have to see the vet?

kimT · « **Reply #5 on:** September 04, 2008, 09:23 »

I can just ring my vet and they leave stuff at the desk for me it will depend on your relationship with your vet.

Good luck.

too many girls · « **Reply #6 on:** September 04, 2008, 23:58 »

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The only thing we can think of is that she/he maybe allergic to something (hope its not chickens)?

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Sneezie chick

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