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Okay, so do this for 5-7 days, or 1 time?Yes. Mix the powder with enough water to dissolve it, then syringe it 1 ml at a time until it's gone.
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Okay, so do this for 5-7 days, or 1 time?Yes. Mix the powder with enough water to dissolve it, then syringe it 1 ml at a time until it's gone.
Sorry you have sick birdsOkay, so do this for 5-7 days, or 1 time?
I've got warm straw bedding in the prefab for them. I can't put lights out there.Sorry you have sick birds
I'd follow Kathy's directions for dosing. For Amoxicillin, I would give for 7-10 days.
Amoxicillin may help with respiratory symptoms, depending on what you're dealing with. If it's Mycoplasma, then the Amoxicillin won't be effective since MG has no cell wall. Tylosin or Tiamulin would be better for MG.
Is there any bad odor? If so, then it may be Coryza. A sulfa antibiotic would be effective, it can be used along with Tylosin.
If there's drainage from the eyes, keep that flushed out with saline a couple of times a day. You can make your own homemade saline - mix 2tsp table salt with 4 cups boiled or distilled water, use this to rinse out eyes.
Fluffing up and shivers - what's the poop looking like? Can you provide them with a little bit of heat on cool nights to help them regulate their body temps?
Sometimes when sick, other things like Coccidiosis can become a problem, so keep watch on the poop for mucous, off colors, etc. You know what you're looking for.
I do agree with Kathy, Baytril is a very good medication to use and it's effective for most things. I understand the hesitation for not wanting to use it since it's banned for use in poultry. A lot depends on what you plan on using the birds for. If you plan on processing them for food, then observing a waiting period after treatment is a very good idea. Same with eggs. But if they don't improve, then you may want to consider finding some Baytril and giving it a try if these are birds you want to save.
7-10 days? Thought it was 5-7?Sorry you have sick birds
I'd follow Kathy's directions for dosing. For Amoxicillin, I would give for 7-10 days.
Amoxicillin may help with respiratory symptoms, depending on what you're dealing with. If it's Mycoplasma, then the Amoxicillin won't be effective since MG has no cell wall. Tylosin or Tiamulin would be better for MG.
Is there any bad odor? If so, then it may be Coryza. A sulfa antibiotic would be effective, it can be used along with Tylosin.
If there's drainage from the eyes, keep that flushed out with saline a couple of times a day. You can make your own homemade saline - mix 2tsp table salt with 4 cups boiled or distilled water, use this to rinse out eyes.
Fluffing up and shivers - what's the poop looking like? Can you provide them with a little bit of heat on cool nights to help them regulate their body temps?
Sometimes when sick, other things like Coccidiosis can become a problem, so keep watch on the poop for mucous, off colors, etc. You know what you're looking for.
I do agree with Kathy, Baytril is a very good medication to use and it's effective for most things. I understand the hesitation for not wanting to use it since it's banned for use in poultry. A lot depends on what you plan on using the birds for. If you plan on processing them for food, then observing a waiting period after treatment is a very good idea. Same with eggs. But if they don't improve, then you may want to consider finding some Baytril and giving it a try if these are birds you want to save.
Your package says 5-10 days.7-10 days? Thought it was 5-7?
I know what the packet says, I was talking about the Treatment time Casportpony said.Your package says 5-10 days.
If you had tablets or capsules, I would recommend 10 days, but it's really up to you.
Even with humans, most Doc's prescribe Amoxicillin for up to 14 days depending on what condition is being treated.
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Never mind, I somehow misread their numbers, & confused myself.Your package says 5-10 days.
If you had tablets or capsules, I would recommend 10 days, but it's really up to you.
Even with humans, most Doc's prescribe Amoxicillin for up to 14 days depending on what condition is being treated.
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