Gave my hen a cold

[Ch8ckenhelp]

My hen is healing up after being attacked by a hawk, and I think that by keeping her inside, I've given her my cold. I checked on her this morning and she was making small wheezing sounds, which she had never done before. Can anyone suggest some antibiotics (that are safe for laying hens) that I could put in her food or water?

 

[Pork Pie]

Rest assured, you have not given her your cold - it is not possible. What is most likely is that she is either a carrier of a respiratory condition and the attack has lowered her immunity to keep the symptoms at bay, or that she may have an allergy to something in the air in your house.

If you can state in which country you live, other members may be able to advise on antibiotics. Including your general location, under your avatar will help other members to give the best advice possible for any future questions that you may have.

In the meantime, giving her vitamin supplements in her water will help her recovery and her immune system.

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[Eggcessive]

How long has she been inside? Do you have a cooler room or garage to keep her in? Chickens don't get colds, but they can get respiratory diseases such as infectious bronchitis, MG and others. While heat may help a sick chicken, too much can make them pant, and it can increase the probability for respiratory symptoms. Make sure that she has good air circulation and cooler air. If she appears very sick with her respiratory symptoms, though, she may still require some extra warmth. But first I would either place her back in her coop in a dog crate with food and water, or place her in a cool place, such as a garage or basement. Many diseases are viruses, so antibiotics may not be necessary. MG and some others, may be helped with Tylan 50 injectable used orally.

 

[Ch8ckenhelp]

How long has she been inside? Do you have a cooler room or garage to keep her in? Chickens don't get colds, but they can get respiratory diseases such as infectious bronchitis, MG and others. While heat may help a sick chicken, too much can make them pant, and it can increase the probability for respiratory symptoms. Make sure that she has good air circulation and cooler air. If she appears very sick with her respiratory symptoms, though, she may still require some extra warmth. But first I would either place her back in her coop in a dog crate with food and water, or place her in a cool place, such as a garage or basement. Many diseases are viruses, so antibiotics may not be necessary. MG and some others, may be helped with Tylan 50 injectable used orally.

She has been inside since friday and I keep her in a cage that my dad made and it's in our sunroom. It's not fully insulated but it is warmer than it is outside. I live in florida so it doesnt get all that cold.

 

[Ch8ckenhelp]

Rest assured, you have not given her your cold - it is not possible. What is most likely is that she is either a carrier of a respiratory condition and the attack has lowered her immunity to keep the symptoms at bay, or that she may have an allergy to something in the air in your house.

If you can state in which country you live, other members may be able to advise on antibiotics. Including your general location, under your avatar will help other members to give the best advice possible for any future questions that you may have.

In the meantime, giving her vitamin supplements in her water will help her recovery and her immune system.

Best wishes

Pork Pie

Okay, thank you. I live in florida by the way.

 

[Ch8ckenhelp]

She has been inside since friday and I keep her in a cage that my dad made and it's in our sunroom. It's not fully insulated but it is warmer than it is outside. I live in florida so it doesnt get all that cold.

Also, I have a dog cage in my coop but I want her to heal a little more before I put her out there.

 

[Eggcessive]

How bad are her injuries? Vetericyn wound spray, chlorhexidene (hibiclens,) and plain Triple Antibiotic Ointment (Neosporin) are good to use. I would just keep an eye on her, and look for any more respiratory type symptoms (sneeze, watery, bubbly eye, nasal drainage.) Chickens make funny little noises, and sometimes sound like wheezing if they have something in their throats.

 

[Ch8ckenhelp]

How bad are her injuries? Vetericyn wound spray, chlorhexidene (hibiclens,) and plain Triple Antibiotic Ointment (Neosporin) are good to use. I would just keep an eye on her, and look for any more respiratory type symptoms (sneeze, watery, bubbly eye, nasal drainage.) Chickens make funny little noises, and sometimes sound like wheezing if they have something in their throats.

How bad are her injuries? Vetericyn wound spray, chlorhexidene (hibiclens,) and plain Triple Antibiotic Ointment (Neosporin) are good to use. I would just keep an eye on her, and look for any more respiratory type symptoms (sneeze, watery, bubbly eye, nasal drainage.) Chickens make funny little noises, and sometimes sound like wheezing if they have something in their throats.

How bad are her injuries? Vetericyn wound spray, chlorhexidene (hibiclens,) and plain Triple Antibiotic Ointment (Neosporin) are good to use. I would just keep an eye on her, and look for any more respiratory type symptoms (sneeze, watery, bubbly eye, nasal drainage.) Chickens make funny little noises, and sometimes sound like wheezing if they have something in their throats.

She's not that bad, I just like to be careful. I'll keep a close eye on her.