Bantam hen's eye is closed

[SouthernChickenMomma]

I have a bantam hen who's eye is closed. She's been separated from the flock and she's not eating or drinking on her on. Her last temp was 107.8. She's lethargic and barely walking.

I have fish antibiotics, and someone said to give her LA-200 @ 0.09 ml per pound. She's like one pound maybe 1.5 pounds.

Can I use fish antibiotics, if so how much. If I use La-200, how much?

 

[SmiYa0126]

@azygous @Wyorp Rock @Eggcessive tagging some experts!

 

[azygous]

Is the fish antibiotic amoxicillin? The dose would be 250 mg per day for ten days. But are you sure this is a respiratory illness and not simply an eye injury? Try flushing with saline and then put a dab of Neosporin in the eye. That may perk her up since eye injuries can be extremely painful.

The LA 200 is a tricky med. Here is something I copied from a previous BYC post but neglected to note the author...

After talking to a Auburn University Poultry Science professor I have found the TRUE dosage for LA-200 to treat gasping, gurgling, congestion, and other symptoms of CRD. Use .20 CC per pound (5lb chicken = 1CC). Inject into breast approx 1/4 inch deep ONCE. Do not inject another dose until day 3! This is a broad spectrum antibiotic that does not begin to dissipate until day 3. On day one, two, and three rub VetRx onto their combs and nostrils and addone ounce of VetRx to one gallon of their water which has to be "faucet hot" to be able to mix with the water. On day three give another dose of LA-200 according to the dosage above and do not give anymore! On days three thru six use the VetRx as used above both topically and in their water supply. Also during this time, put a heat lamp on them and keep them out of the wind. By day seven you should have healthy chickens. This worked miracles for mine who were deathly sick and lying on their sides wth CRD and I did not lose a single one! Follow these instructions precisely and IT WILL WORK FOR YOU!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Is this the same bird you posted about back in August that was having respiratory symptoms?

 

[SouthernChickenMomma]

Is this the same bird you posted about back in August that was having respiratory symptoms?

No.Those were my bielefelders

 

[SouthernChickenMomma]

They are fine now