Lethargic Hen with Watery, Undigested Poop

[casportpony]

Oxytetracycline HCl
Soluble Powder*
A broad spectrum antibiotic.
For control and treatment of
specific diseases in poultry,
cattle, sheep and swine.
One packet contains 10
grams of oxytetracycline
HCl.
181.5 g (6.4 oz) pouch,
25 pouches per case
UPC# 7-45801-10571-3

To make 1
gallon:
400mg dose = 1.25 Tbsp per gallon of water
800mg dose = 2.5 Tbsp per gallon of water

-Kathy

 

[shadow rabbit10]

Upadate: I was able to pick up the calcium supplement today.
1.25-2.5 tbsp? Wow that sound like a lot. I used 3/4 teaspoon today and it dyed the water yellow. I though the was a lot. I don't know what she has, so which dosage should I use? Can I overdose? All my birds are drinking it since I put it in the water. Also, is there an egg withdrawal period?

 

[seminolewind]

Upadate: I was able to pick up the calcium supplement today.
1.25-2.5 tbsp? Wow that sound like a lot. I used 3/4 teaspoon today and it dyed the water yellow. I though the was a lot. I don't know what she has, so which dosage should I use? Can I overdose? All my birds are drinking it since I put it in the water. Also, is there an egg withdrawal period?

I am going to say wait for Casportpony to check that dose. Because most of the meds I've used were in the tsp per gallon range. Not to say it is but I double check everything that's not a tsp per gallon, LOL

Oxy. is not calcium.

 

[casportpony]

Upadate: I was able to pick up the calcium supplement today.
1.25-2.5 tbsp? Wow that sound like a lot. I used 3/4 teaspoon today and it dyed the water yellow. I though the was a lot. I don't know what she has, so which dosage should I use? Can I overdose? All my birds are drinking it since I put it in the water. Also, is there an egg withdrawal period?

What is the exact product you bought?

-Kathy

 

[casportpony]

I just checked the the Tractor Supply website and it says they sell this:
http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/durvetreg;-duramycin-10-6-2-5-oz

Is that what you have? If so, this link: http://www.durvet.com/dl/Durvet-Poultry-Brochure.pdf says the dose is:

"To make 1 gallon:

• 400mg dose = 1.25 Tbsp per gallon of water
• 800mg dose = 2.5 Tbsp per gallon of water"

Disclaimer I have not used this product.

-Kathy

 

[shadow rabbit10]

I just checked the the Tractor Supply website and it says they sell this:
http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/durvetreg;-duramycin-10-6-2-5-oz
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Is that what you have? If so, this link: http://www.durvet.com/dl/Durvet-Poultry-Brochure.pdf says the dose is:

"To make 1 gallon:

• 400mg dose = 1.25 Tbsp per gallon of water
• 800mg dose = 2.5 Tbsp per gallon of water"

Disclaimer I have not used this product.

-Kathy

Yes this is the product I have. I was just confused because someone who I very experienced with chickens and pigeons, and has used this before told me a different dose.
And I am aware that oxy is not calcium. The calcium supplement I have is vet prescribed.

 

[dawg53]

Upadate: I was able to pick up the calcium supplement today.
1.25-2.5 tbsp? Wow that sound like a lot. I used 3/4 teaspoon today and it dyed the water yellow. I though the was a lot. I don't know what she has, so which dosage should I use? Can I overdose? All my birds are drinking it since I put it in the water. Also, is there an egg withdrawal period?

The egg withdrawal period is 21 days after the last dosing.

 

[shadow rabbit10]

Thanks. ^

 

[KayTee]

2.5 tsp might seem a large dose but each bird will only drink a small amount of the water, so when you calculate the actual amount of antibiotic consumed it's not all that much.

 

[shadow rabbit10]

True. ^ As an update,she of finished with all her meds, but still has to be wormed. She has been more lively, eating more, and her comb has not been purple, but her poop is still abnormal looking. Maybe she just needs time? Otherwise she seems to be doing ok at the moment