Heart disease symptoms in pullets

[Jessicx]

I read somewhere that .25cc Tylan was the norm for immature bantams, especiallly since they weigh but mere ounces. I am really only giving .05cc more than the .2 you suggested, and I am in complete agreement with you...more is better than less. She appears to be responding well. She took pureed corn just now, and other than lethargy and puffed up feathers, she's not exhibiting the same symptoms as last night. Course, if she continues responding well to the antibiotic then it discounts the heart disease theory and I'm back to square one. Thanks for the awesome info!!!

 

[Jessicx]

Okay guys...one more question. Is it really possible for a chicken to go from near death to almost normal with just two doses of antibiotic? Last night, she couldn't catch her breath. Today, about 18 hours from when I first found her, she won't sit still and I am not detecting any wheezing or clicking. This either confirms a bacterial respiratory illness, or a severe reaction to yesterday's coop cleaning. Thoughts?

 

[1muttsfan]

Okay guys...one more question. Is it really possible for a chicken to go from near death to almost normal with just two doses of antibiotic? Last night, she couldn't catch her breath. Today, about 18 hours from when I first found her, she won't sit still and I am not detecting any wheezing or clicking. This either confirms a bacterial respiratory illness, or a severe reaction to yesterday's coop cleaning. Thoughts?

Unfortunately it does not confirm either. I would continue with the antibiotic, though.

 

[1muttsfan]

I read somewhere that .25cc Tylan was the norm for immature bantams, especiallly since they weigh but mere ounces. I am really only giving .05cc more than the .2 you suggested, and I am in complete agreement with you...more is better than less.

Actually, the .25 ml you quoted was per bird, the .2 ml dose is per pound - potentially very different. And enough is all you need, as long as the dose is adequate, based on a weight, more is not necessary. Glad to hear she is improving.

 

[Eggcessive]

The difference in your dosage of 0.25 ml or 0.2 is really not important. The 0.2 ml per pound dosage is more for calculating an exact dose. In the past we just said to give 1/4 ml for a chick or bantam, a 1/2 ml for chickens under 5lb, and 1 ml for over 5 pounds.

In my only experience with a possible case of infectious bronchitis a few years ago, I noticed the sneezing hens get sicker in the evenings for some reason. That may account for your hen looking better today. I get more congested and stuffy in the evenings with a common cold, so maybe they do as well.

 

[Jessicx]

The difference in your dosage of 0.25 ml or 0.2 is really not important. The 0.2 ml per pound dosage is more for calculating an exact dose. In the past we just said to give 1/4 ml for a chick or bantam, a 1/2 ml for chickens under 5lb, and 1 ml for over 5 pounds.

In my only experience with a possible case of infectious bronchitis a few years ago, I noticed the sneezing hens get sicker in the evenings for some reason. That may account for your hen looking better today. I get more congested and stuffy in the evenings with a common cold, so maybe they do as well.

I see your point. I too get more congested at night. The only issue is that this little girl isn't "congested". She's not sneezing, has no noticeable nasal congestion, and no purulent eye discharge. I'm hoping she's doing so well because I caught it in time. Crossing my fingers! Thanks for your help.