Can you eat eggs from hens treated with Penicillin?

[gritsar]

The title says it all. We are going to be giving one of my hens a shot of penicillin G when my DH gets home from work.
I would rather not isolate her from the flock if I don't have to. It's very hot here and the only place I could isolate her would be in a large dog kennel on the screened porch.
So, do I absolutely have to isolate her in order to toss her eggs? and if so, how long do I have to toss her eggs for after one injection?
TIA

 

[Godsgrl]

One thing to consider is if you are allergic to penicillin. You may react from eating the eggs if you are.

 

[gritsar]

Quote:
Actually I am deathly allergic to penicillin, so I know eggs are off my diet for awhile, but I wondered for my DH.

 

[gritsar]

Bumping my own thread, cuz I really need to know.

 

[kathyinmo]

No, you can not eat the eggs when given PCN. For how long, I am unsure. But I KNOW you can NOT eat the eggs. I read it on the package insert at the vet supply I purchased PCN at.

I hope that helps. Sorry I can't be of more help.

 

[speckledhen]

I toss them for two weeks, usually. It's hard when you can't tell her egg from the others, though. Makes it easier if she is isolated, but I know that is hard for that length of time.

 

[Tuffoldhen]

I was told by a very good source a minimum of 14 days but the person likes to wait 30 to get the Pen G all out of their system.

 

[gritsar]

Thanks again y'all.
I'm going to skip the penicillin for now and just treat the wound topically. I don't want to seperate her from her family unless absolutely necessary.