How long do i wait to see improvement?

[chickyboomboom]

So my sweet lil white leghorn has been on antibiotics for 5 out of her 10 day course with no sign of improvement. Wondering how long to wait before we need to start thinking of alternatives. She's barely eating and pants a lot. I just don't want to prolong the inevitable if it indeed is inevitable. If she was going to start feeling better wouldn't the meds have kicked in by now?

 

[LarryPQ]

It depends. Many chicken diseases are viral, not bacterial, and will therefore not respond to antibiotics.

Also, many of the antibiotics out there have been over-used, so the bacteruim have become resistant. I have found the antibiotics sold in the feed stores (like duramycin and terramycin) have no effect. YOu may need something stronger like Sulmet or Tylan---but be warned, both are strong and can cause OTHER problems for your chickies.

Can you please give more information on the symptoms your girl is experiencing?