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[tangledgardens]

Located in Washington State. Have had chickens for 1 year now and have a sick Rooster. Looking for any input. He may have cocsidiosis, have been treating for 3 days now and today he is symptomatic of a respiratory illness. Have been giving him Tetracycline via an eye dropper throughout the day today. He hasn't been well for about 1 week now. Have decided to treat the entire flock (13 total) to prevent an outbreak of cocsidiosis. Terribly worried. My "Big Bad Rooster" has dwindled down to one who is ill and sickly looking. He is now being picked on by my Polish Rooster. Feeling like a terrible chicken owner.

 

[vfem]

This does not sound like cocci to me at all...

I would separate him quickly from the flock, this sounds viral and may spread to others.

 

[dawg53]

Welcome to BYC. It sounds like a respiratory problem, not cocci. Switch to tylan 50 injectable. You can give it orally, 1/2cc once a day for 5-7 days. If in fact it's respiratory, you should see improvement in 4-5 days but continue to the 7th day.

 

[Kevin565]

 

[greymane]

 

[kidcody]

from washington state glad you joined us!

 

[The Red Rooster]

 

[4-H chicken mom]

Hi and from Ohio. So glad you joined. Good luck.

 

[TwoCrows]

From New Mexico!

Sorry about your rooster. Keep up with the antibiotics and I hope he makes a full recovery!

 

[weimarmama]

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from Alabama. Glad you joined us.