Antibiotics sourcing

[Ruffled Feathers Studio]

I do have probiotics and they love yogurt but I wasn't sure if it would interfere with the antibiotics while she's on it.

She needs it! It will help her

 

[Ruffled Feathers Studio]

it will help!

 

[Debbie292d]

Add probiotics to her water. Chickens typically have ave two watery poops and several regular poops. It’s how their gut works. But antibiotics also kill good bacteria. You can get the probiotics at any feet store Cal Ranch tractor supply.

I do this too, but AFTER the antibiotics, Corid, or whatever medicine is done.

I ferment grains which is loaded with probiotics, but I also have Hydro-Hen powder for mixing in their water when I skip making the ferment. There are tons of powders out there for their water. Greek yogurt is also very high.

 

[Perris]

Here are three online sources of where many of us get antibiotics or some other pet meds without a prescription:

Jedds https://jedds.com/collections/poultry
Twin City Poultry https://www.twincitypoultrysupplies.com/
https://thecanaryfinchstore.com

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https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/antimicrobial-resistance

 

[FlockAround-andFindOut]

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/antimicrobial-resistance

I'd still take advice from anyone here who will offer it. I see we're not ok with antibiotics without a DR. That's fine. I've never used them before, didn't really want to throw out eggs, but I also don't want my bird to die over something I could try to fix. I'm not going to debride her foot, there is no plug. I'm stumped and she's got heat,swelling, and can't use her leg at all. The vet is an hour each direction, I'm not going to put that stress on her.

 

[FlockAround-andFindOut]

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/antimicrobial-resistance

Isn't the who for whomans?

 

[Ruffled Feathers Studio]

I’m not against antibiotics. I’m about using the right antibiotic for the bacteria that is causing the infection. Without a culture, the bacteria strain is unknown. Perhaps a topical triple antibiotic applied just to the wound versus treating the whole body. Follow your gut! Do what feels right. No one enjoys watching their animals suffer.

 

[FlockAround-andFindOut]

I’m not against antibiotics. I’m about using the right antibiotic for the bacteria that is causing the infection. Without a culture, the bacteria strain is unknown. Perhaps a topical triple antibiotic applied just to the wound versus treating the whole body. Follow your gut! Do what feels right. No one enjoys watching their animals suffer.

There's no wound. I pulled the nailbed plug last week and have been packing with Neosporin. Using all the topical stuff I can. Prid, Epsom soaks, betadine... The heat and swelling is bad. I can't get to a vet. They are an hour away(2hours). What would you do?

 

[Ruffled Feathers Studio]

There's no wound. I pulled the nailbed plug last week and have been packing with Neosporin. Using all the topical stuff I can. Prid, Epsom soaks, betadine... The heat and swelling is bad. I can't get to a vet. They are an hour away(2hours). What would you do?

What is your gut telling you? I’d Stop the neosporian since it’s not improving. Try something else. Keep the bird separate from the flock. The last thing you want is the infection to spread.

 

[FlockAround-andFindOut]

What is your gut telling you? I’d Stop the neosporian since it’s not improving. Try something else. Keep the bird separate from the flock. The last thing you want is the infection to spread.

My gut says there's an infection. Idk what kind. But the heat and swelling tell me it's more involved. I'm guessing since it was in the nail bed. My gut said to get her to a vet- not possible- then my gut said get antibiotics. I bought the "wrong" kind. I'm shooting in the dark. Starting to wonder if it's tendon or bone. She's standing on the foot that's has a plug that I started working on(very conservative) as I don't want to leave her footless. This hurts me more because I was a farrier for over a decade and I can't resolve this alone.