Prob with chooks - vets / vet nurses / chook-lovers???

[Jakabella]

We had to dip treat our at one stage.. Chooks hate that!! But it works especially if it's a parasite!

[Santosha]

Jak - is there any way i can figure out whether it's a parasite, bacterial infection or other? Just trying to help the vet along by really understanding the symptoms as, like I said, he's not great with chooks. Reluctant to give them ABs if they don't need them as I know that you can get residual in the eggs for a long time and means I can't give the eggs away (in case they reach someone who is allergic to penicillin). I do worm them, but not as consistently as i could, so I might try this next.

[Indadhanu]

The vet can take a sample of the poo and do some tests to see if its a parasite.

[Livinthedream]

Hi,you could try here Backyard Poultry by Andy Vardy
There are heaps here who can help you
Good Luck

[Lulu]

There is a bird vet close to me. Not sure if he charges as a "specialist", let me know if you want his number.

And ewww!

[Santosha]

Thanks Shelley, I've just posted all the icky details on that forum, so hopefully some other may have inspiration (well, as much as you can from descriptions of chook poo!).

Lu, I think I'm looking at a vet-visit and there's really no point going to our local guy. I'm 99% sure he'll say "ooh, that's interesting! Let's put her on some antibiotics and see if it helps" "... now please empty your wallet and hand over your first-born". I'd love the details of your 'bird vet' if you get a chance. Ta.