First sign of Paratyphoid

By: Ali Hyder
Date: 2005
Category: Health

The first sign of Paratyphoid that I noticed is:

When the bird tries to flap its wings as an exercise (not flying) you will
notice a little sloppiness in the wing action. A very little lightness in
the body (in the keel). Standing on 1 leg. Laying down as if sitting on the
egg but on one side (when people are not around). Walking nervously as if
they are losing balance. This may continue in a hen for a long time, even
for six months, but when they start breeding and laying eggs this disease is
manifested and you will notice the next sign which is extreme thinning and
not eating and excessive drinking. If the birds are not treated at this
stage then it is too late. They will die within a week. One more sign is
sticky droppings (mucus).

Treatment is giving antibiotic like Baytril. Better giving pill than water
soluble. Also Paratyphoid will revisit after you finish the 1 week course,
so the best thing is to keep giving them antibiotic for at least 2 weeks.
Disinfecting the coop everyday while on medicine, and off course separating
the most affected birds.

The best way to avoid the paratyphoid is never ever bring birds from an
unreliable source, the worst thing a fellow fancier can do is give an
infected bird to another fancier. It is morally and ethically wrong to do
such a thing. Once your loft is infected it is hard to get rid of the
disease but not impossible.

Lastly keep the loft as much ventilated as possible, don't worry about
insulation, as insulation and ventilation do not go hand-in-hand. Plenty of
sunlight is also good.
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