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    Chicken Loudly Gasping for Air and Wheezing

    That's great! My hen is doing much better also. She just finished her 5th dose of Tiagard and is close to her old self again. She ate really well today!
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    Hen gasping for air, no vet available

    I gave Buffy .6 ml in a syringe orally, mixed with grape juice or sugar water. The recommended dose online was .3 or .6. I went with the max dose because she was so sick. For the others, I tried mixing it in their water, but they would not drink it. I tried several things, and they were not...
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    5% chance of olive egger laying brown eggs… is this true?

    I bought an OE from Hoover's Hatchery in the spring, and she just started laying brown eggs. Based on what I've read, I think the 5% is way underestimated.
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    Hen gasping for air, no vet available

    I just want to say a HUGE thank you to every person who answered my post! Buffy (my Orpington) is improving after 4 doses of Tiagard and lots of other home remedies. Today was the first day in at least a week that she has eaten. Her comb, which was flopped over and shriveled and purple, is now...
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    Chicken Loudly Gasping for Air and Wheezing

    I just read through this thread. I'm so glad to hear she's improved! Is she still doing better? I'm having the exact same issue with my hen right now and it's so stressful. I've given her two doses of Tiagard and haven't seen much improvement yet. Do you remember how many doses you gave before...
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    Hen gasping for air, no vet available

    Thanks for the info. I'm willing to try anything at this point.
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    Hen gasping for air, no vet available

    The Tiagard arrived last night, and I was able to get a dose in her before bed. I really thought she would not make it through the night. She just seemed exhausted. I feel SO bad for her. If the meds hadn't come in yesterday, I probably would've put her down, but I wanted to see if they would...
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    Hen gasping for air, no vet available

    Thank you so much! I ordered the Tylosin. I hadn't been able to find it without a prescription. Just hope it gets here in time. All egg laying stopped as soon as the birds got sick. No one has laid an egg in a week. I don't see any signs of lice, mites or any other issues. And since several of...
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    Hen gasping for air, no vet available

    Thank you so much! This makes me feel a lot better because I've been reading nonstop about respiratory illnesses, and culling the entire flock keeps being mentioned. I can't imagine having to do that! I will continue looking for the Tylan without a prescription. Thanks for all the info you...
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    Hen gasping for air, no vet available

    She was pretty much the same when I took her off the roost to give her the VetRx. We live in the south and it's very warm here right now, so I decided to leave her in the coop tonight. I think that will be much less stressful for her. Her color was improved though. Her comb had been very pale...
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    Hen gasping for air, no vet available

    Will do! Thanks so much! Going to look for those vitamins now.
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    Hen gasping for air, no vet available

    Going to try some special food in the morning. Thank you!
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    Hen gasping for air, no vet available

    Just got back with it. Thankfully my Tractor Supply had it in stock! I mixed it in a syringe with some warm sugar water, and she took it without too much fight. Hoping things start to improve. Thank you for your help!
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    Hen gasping for air, no vet available

    Thank you! I have been considering putting her down, but I want to make sure I've tried everything possible first. She seems to be gasping less deeply today. I'm not sure if that's a good sign or not.
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    Hen gasping for air, no vet available

    Thank you!
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