Emily

[Kim95037]

Well I'm feeling really stupid and quite embarrassed but I accidentally got some liquid vitamins down into Emily's lungs. She is making a gurgling noise now.
I've been giving my dog some liquid medication and I used a different dropper for my chicken and didnt realize how much easier and faster the dropper dispenses medication. Not sure what to do. I brought her inside with me for the night so I can keep an eye on her. I feel horrible. Is there anything I can do?

 

[micstrachan]

Keep her nice and warm tonight and watch for infection over the next few days. She’ll probably be fine. Did she cough violently right afterward?

 

[Kim95037]

She did cough afterwards but not violently I would say. So she could get an infection? What would be the signs of that? An infection in her lungs I'm guessing Thank you for chiming in. I dont think I can sleep very well tonight. I have her at the foot of my bed in a nice big cage that I built for emergencies

 

[Kim95037]

Definitely nice and warm. It's really cold outside right now tho they are fairly well protected in the coop.

 

[micstrachan]

How does she sound? She might be just fine. Roughly how much liquid do you think aspirated? Please get some rest. She’s safe and cozy with you and warmth is the best thing for her. Let us know how she sounds in the morning.

 

[Kim95037]

She is making her cute little chicken sounds and her tail is back up in the air. I brought her buddy Tabitha inside too to keep her company. She is eating which is a good sign. I put an eye dropper full of liquid down her throat so some of that went in to her lungs. Shes having some yogurt now too. She hasn't made a full sound "bock" yet so it's kind of hard yet to tell how she is. I'm not hearing the horrible gurgling sound like I did yesterday

 

[Kim95037]

Emily is the bigger Easter Egger and Tabitha is my bantam Easter Egger.

 

[Kim95037]

Yeah she definitely still sounds a little gurgly. She is drinking a bunch of water so that's good I suppose.

 

[hayley3]

That is a nice cage...glad Emily is doing better.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Well I'm feeling really stupid and quite embarrassed but I accidentally got some liquid vitamins down into Emily's lungs. She is making a gurgling noise now.
I've been giving my dog some liquid medication and I used a different dropper for my chicken and didnt realize how much easier and faster the dropper dispenses medication. Not sure what to do. I brought her inside with me for the night so I can keep an eye on her. I feel horrible. Is there anything I can do?

She did cough afterwards but not violently I would say. So she could get an infection? What would be the signs of that? An infection in her lungs I'm guessing Thank you for chiming in. I dont think I can sleep very well tonight. I have her at the foot of my bed in a nice big cage that I built for emergencies

Just listen for raspiness or something that would sound like respiratory infection over the next few days.

Droppers are harder to use when dosing a chicken. Syringes are easier to control. You can order baby syringes (1ml) online and Tractor Supply usually carries 3ml syringes. Depending on where you live, your pharmacy may also give you a few baby syringes for free.
You may find the information in this article helpful for giving oral medications:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...er-construction-check-back-for-updates.73335/