Help! 3week old chick with a cold?

[wiredfrog10]

My poor little BCM roo, Jack Jack seems to have a wheeze when he is breathing. I can't hear it all the time mainly when he is sleeping. Just something I noticed tonight. He has been very active, still eating and drinking still trying to be the first to get the treats. If I put my ear to his chest I hear his heart beat rapidly, little ruffling of feathers and sounds to be some congestion. Nothing too heavy but def something is out of place. Any suggestions?

 

[Eggcessive]

What is his history, where did he come from, and respiratory diseases in the flock in the past?

 

[DoctorHouse]

Does he seem weak, tired, or hunched over and shut his eyes as though he were resting? These are a few classical respiratory disease symptoms in chickens. I'd recommend removing him from his friends as the ailment could be contagious. I have also used tylan, an antibiotic, for some laying hens I had. I'm not sure if it has any lasting effects on growing roosters though. I've heard from a friend of mine that Duramycin is effective as well, though I have never used the medication before. The dosages for each medication should be on the medication containers. However, I am not sure of any negative side effects of Duramycin, but I've used tylan to great effect in fully mature chickens.

Best of luck! I hope your rooster feels better soon!

 

[wiredfrog10]

What is his history, where did he come from, and respiratory diseases in the flock in the past?

I don't have much history I've had him for a week, I got him from my local feed store. Haven't had anything like it with the others.

 

[wiredfrog10]

Does he seem weak, tired, or hunched over and shut his eyes as though he were resting? These are a few classical respiratory disease symptoms in chickens. I'd recommend removing him from his friends as the ailment could be contagious. I have also used tylan, an antibiotic, for some laying hens I had. I'm not sure if it has any lasting effects on growing roosters though. I've heard from a friend of mine that Duramycin is effective as well, though I have never used the medication before. The dosages for each medication should be on the medication containers. However, I am not sure of any negative side effects of Duramycin, but I've used tylan to great effect in fully mature chickens.

Best of luck! I hope your rooster feels better soon!

He seems healthy otherwise. Very active loves to perch on my finger, eats and drinks seems alert.

 

[wiredfrog10]

Now my other BCM has it.

 

[wiredfrog10]

Now 3 sick chicks maybe 4. I have used the rx stuff under their wings we will see if anyone gets better.

 

[Eggcessive]

You can try Duramycin 10, LS50, oxytetracycline, or Tylan 50. I would talk to them at the feed store where you bought them. It's not very nice to sell sick chicks.

 

[wiredfrog10]

You can try Duramycin 10, LS50, oxytetracycline, or Tylan 50. I would talk to them at the feed store where you bought them. It's not very nice to sell sick chicks.

I did talk to them she said she has seen it once in the store and she have me the vet rx and an antibiotic. I was concerned to use the antibiotic until I did some more research because of all the warnings on the back. I forget the name of it at the moment

 

[wiredfrog10]

You can try Duramycin 10, LS50, oxytetracycline, or Tylan 50. I would talk to them at the feed store where you bought them. It's not very nice to sell sick chicks.

So the stuff I have is the oxytetracycline my only trouble is this bag is huge I have 4 sick chicks and this tells me to mix the whole bag up and it will treat 1000 swine! Any suggestions?