Flock is sneezing, paranoid or serious?

[onetallgirl]

I have a pretty large flock that is 8 weeks old on friday, and they've all started sneezing pretty frequently. It's not a basic sneeze, it sounds like they are congested, but I don't see any drip/crust on them. No change in eating/drinking habits, not lethargic, otherwise normal.

Unfortunately, we live on a corporate almond orchard, and they sprayed for weeds on Monday morning. I'm wondering if this is the cause, or if they have picked up some kind of cold.

 

[teach1rusl]

Well, I'm the type that doesn't treat unless it gets serious...(and my birds are pets). There are some who frown on that and some who do the same as me. But that's the way I've always been with my dogs, cats, and even my son...lol.
Birds do get a variety of respiratory infections, some very mild and some very serious. The one bird that I did treat (for URI) was done with Tylan 50 injected into the breast area for three days. I would keep an eye on thier eyes to make sure they look good... So you're actually HEARING conjestion???

 

[onetallgirl]

Thanks for replying! Yeup, I picked up one of my girls today and I could hear her wheezing, and congestion with her noises she makes. So far their eyes are clear, and eating/drinking as normal.

 

[teach1rusl]

Well, if you're actually hearing wheezing, I'd probably treat them. The Tylan is the most direct, effective way in my opinion. However, if you have a large flock, that may be a daunting task. You can try dosing their water with Duramycin. I don't think it's as strong, and because it's in the water, if everyone isn't drinking from that water, then some won't get treated. But it's worth a shot, since you're trying to treat many...