antibiotics in water

[Gville_Wellies]

When you administer antibiotics in water, does it matter if the chickens don't drink all the water you give them?

 

[laceynoelle]

Its probably better if they drink it all, but some of it is a start. If she's still looking down, just give her another dose.

 

[dawg53]

That's the problem with antibiotics that have to be mixed in water, but sometimes there isnt much choice. A sick chicken wont drink or drink enough of the treated water or enough of it to be effective. I would recommend dosing with a full syringe (without needle) of the mixture at least 3-4 times a day for however long the recommended treatment lasts. If you dont do this, the chicken wont get better and health will deteriorate.