Contagious?

[Quail345]

I recently lost a Cornish cross to Rales, and was wondering if it is contagious? I put it ( when it was alive)in the cage with 2 of my cuckoo Maran chicks, which are acting fine. It died the same night I put it in with the Marans

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Sorry for your loss.

How long ago did the CX die?

Rales could be from number of things, but it's a good idea to just monitor the other chicks for any symptoms that are worrisome.

 

[Quail345]

It died about a week ago, I would've written about it sooner, but my account was acting up, so I had to wait till now.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

That's been a while. Are all the other chicks acting normal, no signs of illness?

 

[Quail345]

No signs whatsoever, they are acting fine. They are eating, drinking, and pooping just fine.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

No signs whatsoever, they are acting fine. They are eating, drinking, and pooping just fine.

Sounds good!

I would still keep an eye on them for a few days more, but if it's been this long with not showing any symptoms - I'd say they are likely fine.

The bird you lost was a CX and sometimes they are not very hardy. Having rales may have just been a symptom of actively dying and not respiratory illness.

 

[Quail345]

Ok, thank you for replying!