chicken with cold

[molly]

one of my golden comets is sneezing is there something I can give her?

 

[speckledhen]

First, let me remind everyone that chickens do not get colds. They get terrible respiratory illnesses, many of which make them carriers for life. Do not medicate a chicken just for sneezing or when you really need an antibiotic to work, it won't. Sneezing alone may mean there is a dust or ammonia build up in the coop. Maybe the bedding is too dusty. Or there's new plywood in the coop and the chemicals/glue that hold it together is making them sneeze. So many things can cause that.
What I'd do is add a poultry vitamin like AviaCharge2000 OR just add a tablespoon or so of unfiltered apple cider vinegar to a gallon waterer to boost her immune system.

 

[dixiechick]

Does she have any other symptoms....like runny or bubbly eyes?

 

[speckledhen]

Are there more symptoms? Have you recently added new birds to your flock? If so, did you quarantine them for a month first? Are any other birds showing symptoms?

 

[molly]

no there are no other symptoms will the vinegar bother the eggs?I see no other problems with my other chickens

 

[speckledhen]

No, I regularly put ACV in their water, not every time, but often. I buy an organic brand with mother of vinegar (sediment) at the regular grocery story. It wont affect the eggs at all.

 

[Bandana]

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Awesome. I like to use natural remedies whenever possible.

 

[speckledhen]

Some also float a peeled garlic clove in the water. I used to do that and it didn't affect the eggs, either, but there are health benefits to garlic, as you probably know. I've been known to chop a clove or two of it in warm oatmeal for them, too.