[keepers_cottage]

Hi All.

Had my bluebell chucks for 3 weeks now and going great until this morning.

1 bird is streaming from her eyes and nose, mouth partially open and eyes bubbling. Is this the dreaded Mycoplasma?

Firstly what do I do? I have read she should go to the vets for antibiotics? Is she ok to move? It seems so advanced in such a short period of time.

Are the other hens at risk?

Is my 15month old daughter at risk?

Are all the eggs no good?

Very concerned so any help apprecaited.

Thanks

[Vember]

Hi KC

Yes you really need to get her to the vets, the other hens are at risk

The eggs are ok though that will change once they get medication from the vet, they will all need the medication.

Can't see their being a problem to your daughter but it might be best she doesn't handle them whilst they have snotty noses and the like

Hope she picks up asap


Sarah

[joyfull]

Without a blood test no one can be sure if that is it but yes it does come on very quickly, get her to the vets asap. Most vets will give her an antibiotic jab and a course of baytril but my vet gave me aureomycin to go in their water (you can eat their eggs whilst using this, but personally I wouldn't as the tub says you can't eat the chicken!!!) and metacam.
Your other chooks could be at risk but non of my others caught it - perhaps the water treatment caught it in time to prevent any symptoms coming out.
Your daughter is not at risk as far as I am aware. I wasn't told that we were at risk.
We ate our hens eggs up until they started the treatment.
Hope this helps.

[keepers_cottage]

Thanks guys.

Spoke to the vet and she has given me some Baytril for 7 days for all the birds. Hope I catch it in time!

Thanks again

[joyfull]

Good luck - keep us posted. As you've probably realised we really are a caring bunch on here so will watching this thread now to see that all is well.

[chickenlady]

Hello only just caught up! sounds exactly like my girlies! they are on baytril and Joyfull has given me her metacam which she rushed over last night!  The symtoms do come on very fast Thurs morn all girls fine came home at 1.30 same day and Tikka was really poorly with others sneezing!
really hope you get yours sorted! keep them warm and give them loads of fuss!
3 of my girlies are still suffering badly but all 7 have laid today! (in the bin) just glad its not cold wet and windy

Thinking of you!

Debbie

[joyfull]

Best wishes and hugs to all your chucks - hope they recover soon.

On another note - just to cheer you up .......


If you receive an email from the Department of Health, telling you not to eat tinned chopped pork because of Swine Flu, - ignore it........................... it's just Spam.
 

[matilda duck]

 
That joke was sooo funny bless you....

Myco comes on fast but if caught quick can be cured quick.  One of my hens had it 2 days after we brought her not happy but none of the others had it, they were all treated and no further problems so far.

Hope she gets well soon hugs from here as we know what its like xxx

[chickenlady]

Best wishes and hugs to all your chucks - hope they recover soon.

On another note - just to cheer you up .......


If you receive an email from the Department of Health, telling you not to eat tinned chopped pork because of Swine Flu, - ignore it........................... it's just Spam.
 

  That made me giggle and did cheer me up! Thankyou

Debbie x

[Aunt Sally]

I would add tht it would be advisable to treat ALL your hens as they are bound to have picked it up.  You should also have a thorough clean nof the house and run withsome Jayes fluid.

(Sorry if this has already been said - I'm in a rush)

[Sparr0wman]

Honestly i could cry , Buzz has been suffering from this since we got her, about 5-6 weeks ago now, at first she was on eyedrops but it didn't seem to work so we go tsome baytrill this morning. I have just given her second dose today, and low and behold Mufin sneezed at me and as i looked at her she had a few bubbles in her eye.  
   Sorry to take over this thread i just know this is a topic that pops up often i just don't want another thread on the same thing that's all. How long do you give this baytrill for? i think i might have enough for the 2 chickens but not all 4 af them. the coop has been cleaned fully. oh i need some help....superman where are you. seriously i need some experianced advice
consultation with my vet has cost 21 quid first dose of eyedrops were £5 the baytrill is £14  :blink:  you can see where my concern is. i need to nip this in the bud quickly. Anybody

[matilda duck]

Hi whare did you have Buzz from???  I had my girls from someone who USED to be on the supply list.  I had a word with John, and they are no longer on it and are not likely to be either .
 Phone them up and let them know you are not happy.. I know this isn't going to solve the problem but if she had had it since you had her then they are responsible for the selling of THEIR livestock!!!!

The vet should have given you enough for all your chickens mine gave me some for spare just in case....not much help though.  You will probably find there is enough as it goes along way!!!!!!

Baytrill works quick though, in a couple of days Buzz will be back to her old self.  Don't think i've been much help

[Sparr0wman]

I started buzz and muffin on the baytrill and will give untill it runs out. hopefully the ohter 2 don't catch this. they seem happy as if nothing is wrong. Unlike myself who would be bed bound and calling to my wiofe for room service
Is mycoplasma like a chicken cold? Is it a common problem? and more importantly is there anything a chicken owner can do to avoid it?  i can't believe my chickens are this unlucky.

[keepers_cottage]

Hi All,

Just an update. My chucks are now much better, symptoms have subsided following day 4 of the Baytril and they all seem very happy again.

I will continue their course but just to say thanks to all your help.

Best wishes.

[Aunt Sally]

Good news KC 

Keep it in mind though that once a chook has had mycoplasma they always have it in the background and at times of stress it can flare up again !