Egg bound hen

[TheBlessedCoop]

Well now you just inspired me to read a ton of threads so I can become a chicken expert! I might even look at your older threads. Just kidding lol! Saffron is a white leghorn. I know kind of a boring color but she has an attitude. She ranks third in the pecking order of seven. I like to name my animals after things I can plant over their grave when they pass to remember them. Saffron is a beautiful flower and spice. Hope I can grow it when the time comes! I've considered going to vet school myself, but I have so many things I am passionate about. Two years ago when I was sixteen and bought those cute chicks if I would have known how much fun keeping chickens would be I would have started earlier. You are lucky to live on a farm. I want to be a hobby farmer so bad, but hey I still have time. Will update as Saffon improves

 

[TheBlessedCoop]

Today Saffron's spirit is up. She is eating her wet food pretty well. She still jerks some times almost like she is having a crop spasm? Her abdomen is still very swollen too.

 

[TheBlessedCoop]

Also do you know the cheapest place to buy Baytril? I'm not sure exactly what to buy. I have seen the pills but I don't know the proper dosage or am I supposed to buy one made specifically to be given orally? I found the thread on Baytril sources but is it safe to buy a generic?

 

[Eggcessive]

Casportpony has written a thread about baytril sources back in post #7. She uses the 10% baytril liquid, but gives it orally rather than put it in the water.
Dosage is 5 to 10 mg per pound twice a day for 5 days

Her dosage of the 10% liquid is 0.1 ml-0.2 ml per pound twice a day for 5 days.
For a 5 pound hen that would be 0.5ml-1.0 ml twice a day for 5 days.
Here are 2 links for the liquid:
http://www.allbirdproducts.com/newproductpages/baytril.html
http://www.ladygouldianfinch.com/product_baytril.php


For the 25 mg tablets, you would use 1 or 2 tablets twice a day for 5 days for a 5 pound hen
Here is the link for the tablets:
http://www.californiapetpharmacy.com/fiene2560.html

 

[TheBlessedCoop]

Can I extend the amount of time I am giving her the amoxicillin? Maybe 10 days instead of seven? Will that make her build up a resistance to the antibiotic?

 

[Eggcessive]

Many vets give antibiotics for up to 10-14 days.
The vet just prescribed antibiotics for my uncle's dog for 2 weeks for a skin condition. My bloodhound was on them for 4 weeks for a serious joint infection, so it depends on what is being treated, and which antibiotic is used.

 

[TheBlessedCoop]

Hi there!! Saffron is still alive and her Baytril will be here tomorrow. She laid another lash egg yesterday. So I give her .5ml twice a day? Do I need to mix it with yogurt or anything? Also I think another one of my hens has laid a very small lash egg and she doesn't feel well. Am I spreading this to my other hens? I am starting to panic that they are all sick because of me!

 

[Kiki]

Hi there!! Saffron is still alive and her Baytril will be here tomorrow. She laid another lash egg yesterday. So I give her .5ml twice a day? Do I need to mix it with yogurt or anything? Also I think another one of my hens has laid a very small lash egg and she doesn't feel well. Am I spreading this to my other hens? I am starting to panic that they are all sick because of me!

Give me a few minutes..or longer...to read back through this thread to refresh my memory..
While I'm re reading..

what are you feeding them?

 

[TheBlessedCoop]

Saffron is allowed to eat anything she wants because It is hard for me to get her to eat. The rest of my flock is on regular layer feed.