The OP was told that it may be Fowl Cholera, which I agree with, and to take the bird to a vet. I hope she has done so.
I do think further discussion of medications/antibiotics and their merits or contraindications should be moved elsewhere.
My second concern is the seemingly random choice and dosing of drugs for every imaginable ailment
Oh, I'm completely with you there!! It's my biggest pet peeve of all. Maybe you can help me with this issue on BYC! Part of the problem is the stupid feedstore personnel who tell them to give...
Yet, vets are still prescribing Baytril and Cipro when needed. They work. I have heard about the baytril ban and how disappointed flock owners are about that, those who know anyway.
Quite frankly, in my opinion, unless you are a commercial poultry operation, I see no need to worry about what...