Sick Turkey Chicks! Runny/Swollen Eyes and Fluid in Throat :(

[momo18clara]

Thank you Eggcessive!!

It sounds like we are not going to put them down after all... I hadnt talked with my family about it yet when I said we would put them down. It sounds like we are now going to put them in a outdoor cage thats somewhat separated from our chickens, give them antibiotics, and then hope for the best.

Would you mind giving me those dosages for the medication?

Are we making a terrible mistake putting them outside?

 

[momo18clara]

We`ll probably use the Oxytetracycline since it looks like its the cheapest.

 

[Eggcessive]

If this is the brand you are using below then giving 1 1/4 to 2 1/2 tablespoonsful per gallon of water for 7 days would probably be fine.

These 2 links can help with contact info for testing and necropsy:
http://vmdl.missouri.edu/avian.html
http://www.metzerfarms.com/PoultryLabs.cfm

 

[momo18clara]

Thank you!