Dr. Marshall, I am the lady from Rhome Texas that wrote you about the three pairs of gouldians that have shown signs of illness for several months. One of the black headed hens died earlier in week. I had a necropsy done and the only thing it showed was Visceral Gout. Her internal organs had a white film covering them, caused from kidney failure. I guess the kidneys failed from all of the medications I have given. I have given Amtyl, Ronivet-S, Erythromycin, Sulfa, Doxycycline, S76,& Nystatin. She also started favoring her left leg the last 24 hours. I am using the microscope now and I looked at the others droppings. I see yeast (I hope that is what it is.) It looks like your video, variable sized pearl colored slightly moving round objects. I also saw what looks like two large white rods (Megabacteria) larger than the Ecoli. I am very frustrated with all of this. I keep a clean aviary, feed them only the best foods and supplements. But I wanted to thank you for all of your help! Linda Hughes
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