Chickens dying - rasping breath, gaping mouth, nasal discharge one day and dead the next

[aart]

You should always draw back on needles on any injection, subcutaneous, IM, or IV, just to make sure you are not in a vein, since some drugs are not supposed to be given in the vein. Of course, that is how you tell if you are in a vein giving something IV, or if the IV is still working and not infiltrated. Most injections on chickens should be given into the breast muscle only 1/4 inch deep. Using the shortest needl possible is good, but it needs to be large enough gauge for the medicine (or thick medicine) to go through.

I meant that when giving an IM injection you should check for blood. IMs should not be given in veins.

Ahh, yes, now I see what you meant.... excellent explanation that will help many, thanks.

 

[Ladies-Eight]

When working on a chicken alone you could use a towel or small blanket to wrap the chicken. This would let you work on her without wings flapping and feet getting it. This almost gives you back your second hand. It will not hurt the chicken.

 

[MistiRose]

That works so much better!
Thank you,
Misti

 

[casportpony]

How are they doing?

 

[MistiRose]

How are they doing?

We are coming out the other side. My Faverolle pullet that I thought was going to die just finished up her last dose of Tylan 200 for the night. Tomorrow will be her 4th day of Tylan. How many days would your recommend I continue to dose her? I added Nutri-drench to everyone’s water and no one else seems to be sick. If they show any signs I will immediately separate that bird and start the Tylan protocol. Thank you SO MUCH for the help.

Best,
Misti

 

[casportpony]

Glad they are better. My vet recommends giving antibiotics two days past cessation of symptoms.