congested hen-not responding to medications

[ten chicks]

just an update. we gave her a steam treatment last night and this morning. after each time she ate some food. she seems to be doing a little better. lots of chicken coughing. she is eating though. some dry cat food and her actual chicken feed. still tired a lot, but slightly more active. have more hop now. last dose of tylan today, but will give her some more steam treatment and vetrx. thanks for the help

Yes, the steaming helps to loosen up congestion and helps soothe and moisten irritated airways. That is why she is coughing,congestion is breaking up.

 

[schnebbles]

ten - glad your girl is starting to loosen up! I should put mine in the bathroom like that too.

I got my tylan and 22ga needles. That was the smallest I could find at TSC. I might see if the drug store has smaller ones.

I didn't know needles would be that readily available since people use them for drugs.

anyone know dose of tylan for a 1# bantam pullet? That's my guess, she could be a little less.