antibiotics in the water. Duramycin can be found at Tractor Supply and I think, I can't find my notebook right quick, that it is 1 tbls. per gallon. The back of the package has the dosage. Watch any other birds that have been in the same building with her. Sometimes they all end up with it. I'd also keep up with the vits. and electrolites. They can't hurt and will give her a chance to fight this off. Something I have read over and over, chickens don't get colds, they get respiratory diseases or can show allergic symptoms such as sneezing. I'd say she's got something that needs the antibiotic.
"Ditto" Haunted55. I've been dealing with this for about a week now. My rooster has gotten some better, but my little girl is still coughing and wheezing. I was told it is probably because I gave the rooster meds in a syringe (w/o needle) and just let her drink the water instead. The reason was because he was not drinking but she was eating and drinking well, and also she doesn't like to be held, but he does. So I've started giving her also in syringe and also as advised by some, got some yougart for them, and giving that also in syringe at least once daily. I put 2tsp Tetracycline per gal. of water, and I don't know if this is enough, as close as I could figure. Bag said 400-800mg. Didn't know mg.s had to convert to tsp/tbls. Did a lot of math and came up with my calculation. When I put in syringe, I have been pouring some of the medicated water in a cup and sprinkle a very little bit more med in it before drawing it up. Also been putting 4tbls Apple Cider Vinegar per gal. in the medicated water with electrolytes as advised by many, they say it cuts the mucus and makes breathing easier, also protects against worms ect. All this must be true because my rooster is much better and he was very sick a wk ago, also little girl is some better, just coughing and wheezing still some. Need to give her in syringe also. Also advised keeping them very warm they said about 85 to 90 deg. Good luck!
I have a vaporizer I usually use when any of us have a cold or anything. I put the medicine in the tray on the vaporizer. Do you think that would be better, since they tend to wipe their noses off on their feathers. And they sleep a lot with their faces tucked in their wing. Or do you think that might be too much moisture? I have them in the shop and keeping it warm, there's a propane heater in there.
You do not want a vaporizer in the coop! Too much moisture is not good for them and could lead to frost bite unless you plan on keeping the coop well heated. Just a touch of it on the beak up near the nostrils will be enough or rub some on a wall near where they roost.
