Hens having breathing problem and will not eat.

[Susan L]

3 year old hens. This breathing problem started the hen isolating themselves and eating very little and diarrhea so I brought them into the house with crates isolated and it has been 2 weeks not much improvement. Treating them with oxytretracyclyne injection. Still not doing well after 5 days. Help
Honestly I have lost 5 of them in the last year with the same symptoms.

 

[Susan L]

1 is a Legghorn 1 is Road Island Red. Feed organic feed with garlic and DA added. Feed is given daily and water has Electrolytes and Probiotics.

 

[nuthatched]

Garlic is toxic to birds in moderate amounts, be very careful or remove it.
If you mean de, that could be causing the issues

 

[GlicksChicks]

Chickens should only be given electrolytes when needed. There is salt in electrolytes and constant salt intake can damage health as well.

How hot is it where you are?

Do they always have access to electrolytes? If not, how often do they have access?

Is the organic feed a brand or something you make yourself?

How much garlic is given each day, or is it made into the feed?

By DA do you mean Diatemacious Earth?

 

[Susan L]

Diatemacious Earth
It is 75 to 90 degrees depending on the day their coop is air conditioned set at 74 degrees

 

[nuthatched]

Diatemacious Earth

Do remove that when you get a chance, it's not good for them, it can cause respiratory issues.
What's their diet? Have you wormed them?

 

[Susan L]

I dewormed them about 6 weeks ago
We will withhold the garlic permanently