hello, i have a sick hen with slimy snot in her beak,

[mmandistar]

hello, i have a sick hen with slimy snot in her beak, and swollen gooy eyes, she feels really light. i recieved in a trade 2 hens 5 days ago, the owner stated as she left not to worry if they were sneezing because everyone on her farm had allergies. the two chickens i recieved are fine, however one of my 2 barred rock hens started getting sick 2 days ago. she took water today wich was an inprovement over yesterday. what can i do for her? she hides under the rv all day and night. she is not comming out willingly. someone please help. this is my first time with a sick bird. i have 2 barred rocks and 3 rhode island reds. we just bought 5 acres and are planning to expand as soon as the new roost is finished, is my sick chicken contageous? m

 

[froggiesheins]

Sorry you are going thru this. Chickens don't have allergies, that lady had sick chickens with a respritory problem. You need to isolate the sick one but treat EVERYONE with an antibiotic. Can you get any medicines at the feed store where you live?

 

[mmandistar]

maybe, i never looked. what kind of antibiotic should i give her?

 

[froggiesheins]

http://www.thepoultrysite.com/diseaseinfo/82/infectious-coryza Here is the link...I honestly feel your birds have Coryza. Have you ever given injections? I twould help to give them the meds IM rather than in the water... SULMET would be the best...but read this site....I am here if you have more questions....