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Hope he continues to improve.

I would not treat any birds that are not symptomatic. Antibiotics will not treat a virus, they will only help with secondary infections. I'm sorry you're having so much trouble. When you call the lab - ask them how you get a shipping label - even though you can drive there, it may be cheaper...

Did you speak with the lab?

Explain to the lab the problems you are having - symptoms, including the blood tinged mucous. They can recommend which tests and what samples they need (like a swab). Call them as soon as they open, antibiotics may skew results, but since you've been giving them metronidazole, likely it won't...

Raleigh is the main lab, I believe they have a way for you to mail things to them too like printing a shipping label. Since you breed, knowing what these have would be important. Hopefully it won't spread to any of your other birds. I would try to practice bio-security the best I could...

Yes, you can use the Terramycin in the eye. Blood tinged mucous does not sound too good. You may be dealing with ILT, but it's hard to know without testing. Are these birds you are wanting to add to your existing flock? Getting some testing would be a good idea so you know what you are...

@Squishychicken since you are in NC, you can try asking at your pharmacy for some infant or 1ml syringes. A lot probably depends on how relaxed your city it, but mine will give me a few for free. I don't know if the needle is large enough to puncture the seal on the Tylan bottle though, all...