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I should also mention that chickens are prey animals, and therefore tend not to show discomfort or weakness until they’re in pretty bad shape. I have had a couple hens go rapidly downhill, and it turned out to be a septic infection. I have also had a couple hens with cancer, who were very, very...

What a rough time you were having. How bad is she? I’m wondering if you should wait to start the antibiotics until after you return. I don’t know the answer to your question. I had a hen who is treated with antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and hormone implant for years. Three years, actually...

Oh, goodness. That’s a lot. But I paid as much when I had a hen hospitalized years ago. Didn’t tell DH what it cost. Super bummer he thinks the infection is secondary to something else. Don’t worry too much about her appearing worse after sedation. I’ve experienced the same. Glad they hydrated...

Yes, I get that. Thanks. It still bewilders me if he is not also prescribing antibiotics with that photo of what she expelled. I had a hen (Dorothy, California White, which is 3/4 Leghorn) who battled shell-less eggs for a year. At first, Calcium Citrate helped. When that stopped, shredded...

Did he confirm salpingitis? Did he prescribe any antibiotic at all? Calcium is great, but it will do ZERO for salpingitis. Glad he’s prescribing pain meds. Is it meloxicam? That is also for inflammation, so double benefit. If he does not prescribe antibiotics, you might consider administering...

That’s great. Just a heads up, the avian vet is unlikely to prescribe enrofloxacin. I would push/ask for it and say you are willing to sign something saying you will not eat the bird nor the eggs. My inderstanding is that enrofloxacin is “not indicated in poultry” because of the possibilty of...

Enrofloxacin is a very strong antibiotic. Personally, I would not give it and ampicillin at the same time.