TOP HEN ILL HELP

[eastcoaster]

We have a 7yr hen going light and limping also a bump on her head has now appeared!! she still eats and sits her eggs (dummy) and her droppings are ok she has been treated for all the normal ailments but this has got us stumped, Please if you have any idea what it may be let us know,THANKS

[Guest SPORTKA]

only a guess on y part, but could the lump on her head be some kind of tumour, as this could affect walking as well, only a guess mind, good luck with her hope shes ok

[rembrant2coo]

i have used in the past the elementals from  ( old hand ) i don,t know if you still get them but it worked for me its a double pack, its finding someone who stocks this product that would be the difficult one

[Guest chrisss]

i have used in the past the elementals from  ( old hand ) i don,t know if you still get them but it worked for me its a double pack, its finding someone who stocks this product that would be the difficult one

 

http://www.toppetshop.co.uk/acatalog/Pigeons.htmlstill sell it they do workPS you will have to go to the homepage the link is a bit "dinky dau"

[rembrant2coo]

well done chrissi did,nt know if anybody done them    cheers

[THE FIFER]

i have used in the past the elementals from  ( old hand ) i don,t know if you still get them but it worked for me its a double pack, its finding someone who stocks this product that would be the difficult one

 

 

 

BILCO, is a site member.

 

[REDCHEQHEN]

 

would these be any good at Holland and Barrett - the kelp tablets contain about the same iodine as the elementals

the magnesium tablets - about 1/3 rd more

 

http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/pages/product_detail.asp?pid=35

 

http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/pages/product_detail.asp?pid=222

 

[rembrant2coo]

to gether are they cheaper than £5-60 , if thats the case then h/b it is     and answer your p.m.s susan

[REDCHEQHEN]

to gether are they cheaper than £5-60 , if thats the case then h/b it is     and answer your p.m.s susan

 

The 100 magnesium tablets £1.09

and you can get 500 kelp (cheaper than the smaller bottle) for £2.80 = £3.89 altogether

 

so yes - cheaper

 

and I have answered my pm's -   :P

[rembrant2coo]

are you licking a stamp or are being cheeky susan

[REDCHEQHEN]

are you licking a stamp or are being cheeky susan

 

cheeky - I get the self adhesive stamps  ;D   ;)

[eastcoaster]

THANKS  for all your advice

Colin :)

[rembrant2coo]

THANKS  for all your advice

Colin :)

 

who,s colin

[eastcoaster]

Everybody`s but the main consensus is baytril to clean her out if its paratyphus but all advice is good , we will see, thanks to everyone who offer`d help

 

 

 

who,s colin

 

 

[pjc]

baytril won't cure a deficiency if thats what it is but will strip the bird of all natural imunity and make it more likely to pick up other ailments!

[rembrant2coo]

baytril won't cure a deficiency if thats what it is but will strip the bird of all natural imunity and make it more likely to pick up other ailments!

 

i agree with you entirely           to me its calcium deficiency that is wrong but if you want to destroy all immunity then i would think wisely about what you are about to do    

[eastcoaster]

 

i agree with you entirely           to me its calcium deficiency that is wrong but if you want to destroy all immunity then i would think wisely about what you are about to do    

 

Baytril will be last resort ,Had a lot off dif suggestions about what it could be and thank everyone but we think the best is to try and get a vet to have a look.

[Guest IB]

we think the best is to try and get a vet to have a look.

 

Especially for a top pigeon - best advice you can take.

 

At least with an avian vet there's no guessing, you get the correct diagnosis + the proper treatment + peace of mind.

 

 

[pjc]

Make sure it is an avian vet or a vet that is experienced with pigeons. Most vets havn't got a clue and just prescribe baytril as a "cure it all" because they don't know what the peoblem is!

One thing they never prescribe is aftercare!

[Simeon Turner]

Try Retford Poultry 01777 703011 - Libby Harrison

 

Without testing the droppings you can only 2nd guess what it is.

 

You can get the droppings in the post Monday and have the results Tuesday - and start treating the next day.

 

What are the birds droppings like?

 

I agree with the articles on here, I would guess either a Calcium difficiency or Paratyphoid.

 

With regards to Baytril, it doesn't strip the birds of all its immunity, it isn't 'Chemotherpy' it is a synthetic, agreed it does strip all the bacteria out of its gut, but you can easily put it back with probiotics or even natural yoghurt.

 

Baytril is good when you want to use it for specifics, ie treating a problem that requires antibiotics to cure.

 

Wouldn't use it for routine precautionary treatments.

 

[eastcoaster]

Try Retford Poultry 01777 703011 - Libby Harrison

 

Without testing the droppings you can only 2nd guess what it is.

 

You can get the droppings in the post Monday and have the results Tuesday - and start treating the next day.

 

What are the birds droppings like?

 

I agree with the articles on here, I would guess either a Calcium difficiency or Paratyphoid.

Hi Droppings are a little wet but not too bad, we have some treatment coming from a very good expert in these matters! so we will see!!!

With regards to Baytril, it doesn't strip the birds of all its immunity, it isn't 'Chemotherpy' it is a synthetic, agreed it does strip all the bacteria out of its gut, but you can easily put it back with probiotics or even natural yoghurt.

 

Baytril is good when you want to use it for specifics, ie treating a problem that requires antibiotics to cure.

 

Wouldn't use it for routine precautionary treatments.