Chicken Vet Corner Files – Page 6

Blue Eggs: Understanding Why they’re Blue

By Jessie Collins Did you know that there are only 2 egg shell colors – blue (green eggs are a variation of the blue egg) and white. Brown, tan, cream, olive, etc. are due to the pigment that is deposited on the blue or white egg shell. So what makes a blue egg blue? BlueContinue reading “Blue Eggs: Understanding Why they’re Blue”

VetRx

Did you know that VetRx is NOT a treatment for respiratory diseases. The majority of respiratory diseases CANNOT be cured (birds will remain lifelong carriers). Some of the symptoms may be managed with appropriate antibiotics and VetRx may alleviate some of the milder symptoms, but it is in no way an actual treatment. The activeContinue reading “VetRx”

Rooster Spurs

By Dr. Alicia Nolfi This is a topic that generates a lot of discussion. Given the amount of posts we have on here daily, relative to the amount of memebers we have, I can’t guarantee that all questions here will be addressed. We want to answer as many posts as we can – so urgentContinue reading “Rooster Spurs”

Respiratory Illnesses

Here are the 10 more common respiratory illnesses in poultry (all the mycoplasmas are lumped together). Of the 10, only 2 can be completely treated with antibiotics and 1 must run it’s course. All the others are not curable and birds will remain carriers, infect any new birds introduced and you run the risk ofContinue reading “Respiratory Illnesses”

Necropsy Examination

Common Questions

By Deb Haines 1) How can I keep my waterer clean without ACV? https://www.facebook.com/groups/chickenvetcornerschickentalkoriginal/posts/3475013439308426/ 2) what can be used to cover a wound?https://www.facebook.com/groups/552851661524633/permalink/632283596914772/ 3) What to do about a ruptured air sac?https://www.facebook.com/groups/552851661524633/permalink/630800653729733/ 4) Why does the end of my rooster’s comb turn purple or black?https://www.facebook.com/groups/552851661524633/permalink/635003566642775/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/552851661524633/permalink/636907299785735/ 5) Why would a chicken be drinking a lotContinue reading “Common Questions”

Egg Withdrawl Times in the US

By Dr. Laura Pylman Approved Products for Laying Hens Not Approved (can only be used by veterinary prescription even when available OTC, consult your veterinarian for withdrawal times appropriate to your specific situation) Not Allowed STRICTLY PROHIBITED -ILLEGAL TO USE lifetime withdrawal All egg withdrawal times have been obtained through The Food Animal Avoidance ResidueContinue reading “Egg Withdrawl Times in the US”

Upper Leg Fracture: How to Wrap It

By Dr. Laura Pylman https://www.facebook.com/groups/552851661524633/permalink/663858987090566/

Plants Toxic to Chickens

By Deb Haines This list is a start, there are many more Toxic plants/harmful plants ,I will add to list as I research the plants finding veterinary documentation through studies that are either toxic or could be harmful to chickens. Toxic does not necessarily mean fatal. It usually refers to a substance which may causeContinue reading “Plants Toxic to Chickens”

Newcastle Disease

Synonyms: pneumoencephalitis The highly contagious and lethal form of Newcastle disease is known as viscerotropic (attacks the internal organs) velogenic Newcastle disease, VVND, exotic Newcastle disease, or Asiatic Newcastle disease. VVND is not present in the United States poultry industry at this time. Species affected: Newcastle disease affects all birds of all ages. Humans andContinue reading “Newcastle Disease”