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Post by maryellen on Aug 25, 2018 20:21:03 GMT -5
Keep the splash in the refrigerator NOT the freezer
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Post by boskelli1571 on Aug 26, 2018 5:24:42 GMT -5
Keep the splash in the refrigerator NOT the freezer I was told by the vet to keep in the freezer.....but I did wonder.  |
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Post by maryellen on Aug 26, 2018 6:53:06 GMT -5
The state told me refrigerator, she said the freezer ruins the bird. Both times i sent birds in my vet and state ag said refrigerator.
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Post by seminolewind on Aug 26, 2018 12:53:30 GMT -5
Boskelli, sometimes we have more accurate info than the vets. I had emailed my animal disease lab for instructions and a submission form. I have copies stored in a file.
I call them and let them know I'm sending a chicken. I fill out the submission form and also state what the bird has been exposed to. I refridgerate the bird at least overnight, wrap in several garbage bags, and place in a box with lots of ice packs and the forms and check in a baggie. The post office charges me about $20-25 to mail overnight or one day (I forget). I put all this in a Styrofoam cooler and place in a box. I tape around the Styrofoam lid well.
This is my routine. I'm told not to freeze but keep cold. I also save all ice packs from anything I get in the mail.
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Post by boskelli1571 on Aug 26, 2018 18:42:00 GMT -5
Boskelli, sometimes we have more accurate info than the vets. I had emailed my animal disease lab for instructions and a submission form. I have copies stored in a file. I call them and let them know I'm sending a chicken. I fill out the submission form and also state what the bird has been exposed to. I refridgerate the bird at least overnight, wrap in several garbage bags, and place in a box with lots of ice packs and the forms and check in a baggie. The post office charges me about $20-25 to mail overnight or one day (I forget). I put all this in a Styrofoam cooler and place in a box. I tape around the Styrofoam lid well. This is my routine. I'm told not to freeze but keep cold. I also save all ice packs from anything I get in the mail. Well, if my vet made a mistake and they can't test I will be pissed - fingers crossed. I should have called Cornell myself, now that you both say fridge I seem to remember that the birds I took for necropsy before were cold but not frozen...which I could be sure on that. Sadly, I think there may be some more birds to send at a later time...  |
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Post by seminolewind on Aug 26, 2018 19:17:31 GMT -5
So sorry Boskelli. I would think that a lab can still get some good info for you.
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Post by maryellen on Aug 26, 2018 19:45:16 GMT -5
Send her anyway to be tested. The lab might still be able to do something.
My breda cockeral isnt eating now. He is refusing food and water. No bubbles, no mucus, no wheezing, just tired ,sleeps alot and his eyes are weird looking, like his 3rd eyelid is partially down but thats it
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Post by maryellen on Oct 3, 2018 21:43:43 GMT -5
Hey Sue how are the bredas?
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Post by boskelli1571 on Oct 4, 2018 9:35:36 GMT -5
Hey Sue how are the bredas? Funny you should ask, I was going to do an update. The black female died a couple of days ago, that leaves two blues that both have problems standing/walking. I have corralled them in their little area so the others don't come and eat/drink everything in sight. They can't walk much so they have heavy bowls next to them for eating and drinking. They don't seem to be unhappy or suffering, they enjoy each others company, but it's only a matter of time. On the positive side, the black male looks very healthy as does his black and blue sisters. All in all, 3 healthy birds out of 10 - not a great success story.... |
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Post by seminolewind on Oct 4, 2018 11:21:37 GMT -5
Sounds sad. I hope those 3 stay good. But I think it's a matter of time too. And they do look like they have not a care in the world.
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Post by maryellen on Oct 4, 2018 20:41:55 GMT -5
Oh sue im so so sorry.
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Post by maryellen on Oct 4, 2018 21:31:10 GMT -5
I would definitely tell waltz. I fear that Sylvester was right and her bredas do have something.
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Post by seminolewind on Oct 5, 2018 10:06:55 GMT -5
Sue, were they eggs?
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Post by maryellen on Oct 5, 2018 11:47:00 GMT -5
Karen im pretty sure they were the chicks she had sent to her
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Post by boskelli1571 on Oct 5, 2018 18:35:54 GMT -5
Karen im pretty sure they were the chicks she had sent to her They were chicks - about 4 weeks old when sent. I put the 2 'hospice' patients out in he sun today, they really enjoyed it, plucking at the clover and such. Poor Turtle can hardly stand now, but she still loves to 'bill out' food all over the place, she thinks that's great fun! They are eating a little, drinking well, skinny as as rails....but don't appear to be in distress.
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Post by boskelli1571 on Oct 23, 2018 19:28:54 GMT -5
Well, the hospice chickens are now both gone, poor Turtle - she was determined to the end So, I have 1 black & 1 blue pullet and 1 black male. All look healthy, we shall see. They will be tested come the spring - if clear I will breed them if not, they can lay eggs  |
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Post by maryellen on Oct 23, 2018 20:59:10 GMT -5
Im so very sorry Sue:(. I hope the others grow strong
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Post by seminolewind on Oct 25, 2018 11:50:41 GMT -5
Very sorry. Wasting is horrible. I hope you have luck with the others.
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Post by maryellen on Oct 26, 2018 8:19:55 GMT -5
One of my breda pullets is wasting away:( i have her in the house. She is gurgling and not eating. I dont think she will make it but im trying
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Post by seminolewind on Oct 26, 2018 10:47:26 GMT -5
Oh no! These nasty illnesses make us feel so helpless!
I guess if I had to guess and try (that's me), I'd give her Tylan or similar and tube feedings for a few days. I wonder if molting has weakened her immune system?
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