Help, Sneezing and congested chicken!

[kenzier093]

I was just outside today and I heard one of my RSL hen sneezing and when she breathes she sounds congested. There is a lot of dust in the pen and they have some mites I am treating, but not many. I didn't introduce any new chickens to my flock. The only thing I can think of is that about 9 days ago I went to an auction, but didn't get anything. Could I of possibly came home with a disease or something on my clothes? I have about 28 chickens and only one is doing this. Any advice? Does a feed store carry something I can treat her with if there is a disease? I can't afford to go to a vet or anything expensive so I would have to get something at a feed store.

 

[sumatrass]

check out this site it has signs and symptoms for different diseases it might be a respiratory one, Im currently treating a chicken for that with tylon50 that i got at a feed store its an antibiotic u administer through a shot. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ps044

 

[kenzier093]

check out this site it has signs and symptoms for different diseases it might be a respiratory one, Im currently treating a chicken for that with tylon50 that i got at a feed store its an antibiotic u administer through a shot. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ps044

How much did you pay for it?

 

[kenzier093]

I just looked it up and it says it's for cattle. Is it safe on chickens too?

 

[sumatrass]

Tylan 50 injectible is a stronger antibiotic, and you can give 1 ml for 5 lb and over, 1/2 ml for under 5 lb, and 1/4 ml for bantams daily for 3-5 days. I got it for 17.99

 

[Eggcessive]

Tylan50 is about $14 here in Ohio. It can also be given orally, but works best as a shot. It is the drug of choice for respiratory disease in chickens, but as in many medications, it is used off-label. Here is a link where it can be purchased online: http://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail....=86808709483&gclid=CLzWwMGat8ACFaTm7Aodo1cA2Q

 

[kenzier093]

Tylan50 is about $14 here in Ohio. It can also be given orally, but works best as a shot. It is the drug of choice for respiratory disease in chickens, but as in many medications, it is used off-label. Here is a link where it can be purchased online: http://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail....=86808709483&gclid=CLzWwMGat8ACFaTm7Aodo1cA2Q

Do I inject it right under the skin and where?

 

[Eggcessive]

It is best to inject it 1/4 inch into the breast muscle with a 22 gauge needle, once a day for 3 days, and not more than 5. Pull back on the syringe to make sure you are not in a blood vessel.

 

[kenzier093]

Ok, and one last question, are the eggs safe to eat when given the shot? If not, how long until I can?

 

[Eggcessive]

Tylan50 has a 7 day withdrawal for eggs. See post # 2 here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/864739/tylan-50-egg-withdrawal