Wow Sue I didn't know that about bats. Maybe that explains the bat me and my husband seen along the creek in the mountains when we were out gold panning. It was laying on the dirt beside the river. It was alive as I seen it moving. I just thought it was hurt. We didn't touch it or mess with it, just left it were it was. But good to know possibly rabies infected bat.
Mel
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----- Original Message -----
From: wildliferescue29
To: CHICKENS-101@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2012 4:28 PM
Subject: [CHICKENS-101] Re: Skunks and Racoons
Hey, Prof
Clinical signs can vary a bit between species but basically, symptoms are pretty much the same. The most usual clinical symptoms are a change in the animal's normal behavior. Aggressive animals appear tame or normally tame animals appear aggressive. Some drool excessively and this is due to constriction of the esophagus and inability to swallow. Bats will often lie on the ground during daytime hours gorging on dirt.
Adult wildlife (not to be confused with orphaned babies) may also present with no fear of human contact, listlessness, circling, neurological symptoms or agitation without provocation. In plain English, they appear very sick and 'weird'. These symptoms can be confused with other less dangerous diseases such as distemper or parvo which is much more common. However, rabies is a always a consideration and precautionary measures should be taken.
I will mention that seeing raccoons, fox or coyotes that are normally nocturnal, out and about during daytime hours in spring or early summer does not mean that they're rabid. This is the time when babies are born and mothers are out during the day looking for food sources. If they appear healthy, there's no need for concern. This is normal behavior.
Checking the CDC online can give you information on whether or not there is a regional problem with rabies in your area.
Sue
WLR
CHICKENS-101@yahoogroups.com
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