Help!!!Flock is sick!

[BirdsBeesTrees]

So throw the eggs out every day for 20 days after 6 day treatment?

Yes. Some people have reactions to sulfa drugs (antibiotics) so waiting that long ensures your safety.

 

[Vconde09]

Ok so I found antibiotics for my chickens and they are separated out of the flock but more of the flock is catching it so I think I was to late on getting them out.So my question is should I put the three sick chickens back with their flock since there are others that are coming down with it and give the whole flock antibiotics?and if so when should I sanitize the coop while everyone is on the antibiotics or wait?im so frustrated and confused on what to do!this is my first time having to deal with something like this!

 

[BirdsBeesTrees]

Ok so I found antibiotics for my chickens and they are separated out of the flock but more of the flock is catching it so I think I was to late on getting them out.So my question is should I put the three sick chickens back with their flock since there are others that are coming down with it and give the whole flock antibiotics?and if so when should I sanitize the coop while everyone is on the antibiotics or wait?im so frustrated and confused on what to do!this is my first time having to deal with something like this!

I'd put them back together and medicate them all. After the antibiotics are done then I'd take them out and clean the coop. Then I'd give them some probiotics for a few days in their water to build up their gut health. I use Rooster booster.

 

[Vconde09]

does Apple Cider vinager help with their immune system

 

[aart]

does Apple Cider vinager help with their immune system

Not really.
Definitely don't give it, or anything else, while they are on the antibiotics.
After the treatments Active Cider Vinegar can help replace gut flora.

 

[Eggcessive]

Most respiratory diseases come from a carrier, and those diseases are never cured. It would be best to get a diagnosis, since they could have MG, coryza, ILT, or possibly infectious bronchitis. Antibiotics are only effective against MG or coryza. The others are caused by viruses. Sulfa antibiotics may be better for treating coryza symptoms, and other antibiotics such as Tylosin and a couple of others may treat MG. Most of those are prescription only. Some you might find online, but the right one should be used. You should close your flock to birds coming in, being hatched, or from selling or rehoming, since it will spread to other’s flock. MG can pass through hatching eggs. Many people handle diseases by culling sick birds, getting a necropsy by the state vet to find out what it is. Have you recently added any new birds to your flock?
Here is a good link about common diseases to read, including the ones mentioned above:
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ps044

 

[Vconde09]

Update on flock:gave antibiotics for 5 days and all chickens are healthy and happy!Sanitized coop and feeder and water and they are getting apple cider vinegar in their water.I am sooo glad they are better!thank you everyone for the advice!