Hen with diarrhea and acts lethargic/baytril 2.5% dosage

[douglasabee]

I have a sick hen with diarrhea and is acting like she is getting weaker and lethargic.

I'm not sure what exactly what's wrong with her, but she has diarrhea and it has a strong smell to it. She dosen't seem too terribly intersted in eating

I have 3ml of 2.5% Baytril that I would like to give her, but I'm not sure about dosage and how to administer it. She weighs 5.25 lbs.

Can someone help me out with dosage info for her?.

 

[MysteryChicken]

@casportpony

 

[casportpony]

5.25 pounds x 10 (mg per kg) / 25 = 0.95ml, and she needs that twice a day. Can you get more Baytril?

5.25 / 2.2 x 10 / 25 = 0.95 ml

 

[Jenessa_096]

Can you give some more info? How old is she? When has she last layed? Can you put a pic of her?

 

[douglasabee]

She is around 7-8 years old guessing.

She hasn't laid in around a few weeks I believe.

I'll post some pics tomorrow

I only have the 3ml syringe of Baytril.

 

[Jenessa_096]

I hope she’ll be okay! 😣❤️🐔

 

[douglasabee]

I can get amoxicillin and penicillin at the local farm supply I believe; any chance either of those would be effective?

 

[casportpony]

I can get amoxicillin and penicillin at the local farm supply I believe; any chance either of those would be effective?

Baytril would be best., but if you can't get more, try amoxicillin. Give 250-300 mg twice a day for 7-10 days.

 

[douglasabee]

Can I give her the Baytril for a couple days and then introduce the Amoxicillin directly after?
I can get the 250mg capsules at the farm supply; do I mix that with the water or try or give orally?

 

[douglasabee]

250 mg of Am

Baytril would be best., but if you can't get more, try amoxicillin. Give 250-300 mg twice a day for 7-10 days.

250mg mixed with a little water orally?