chicken tender lady
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- Oct 5, 2023
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Hi,
I am posting on here to see if I can get some help or some advice on how to treat my backyard chicken using tylosin powder. I have never used this product before. But it was recommended in a previous post to treat mycoplasma. I'm not exactly sure if this is what she has? But I thought that it wouldn't hurt to treat her for it. I have mentioned this previously but I am treating her at home due to my circumstances. I can't afford a vet, and there are no vets in my area that will treat chickens. So I'm basically on my own and trying to treat her as best as I can at home.
This post is in conjunction to my previous post about my chicken named "Mercy". To make a long story short, I've noticed a decline in her health in the past few months. I've tried a few natural remedies like feeding her fresh oregano, thyme, and other remedies. I'm not sure what's going on with her, but her eyes get swollen.And i've tried to use eye drops to treat her eyes. I've also noticed. She has lost a lot of weight, and she's continuing to lose weight. She also gasps for air. Which can indicate a respiratory issue as well as clear mucus coming out of her nostrils. However, it seems like she's still wants to eat and drink water. So that's good. But I noticed she doesn't eat as much as she used to. She also was one of my strongest layers last year. And ever since she's gotten sick, she has stopped laying all together.
I just wanted to give a little bit of background before I asked for help on how to treat with tylosin. I ordered Tylosin powder online and I followed the directions on the package. And says, one teaspoon, per one gallon of water. It also says you have to change the water daily which I have been doing. However, since i'm only treating one chicken, I thought it would be a waste to be throwing out almost a gallon of this medicated water every day. Especially because it was kind of expensive.
So I decided I would only give her a little bit at a time for each day, then I would take the rest of the mix and store it in the fridge. Hopefully that's okay to do? That's where I think I might need some guidance. I have already been treating her. This is day 4 for her. I've noticed a slight improvement, but not much. It does say to treat 7 days. Which I plan on doing. I'm just not sure what to do afterward if I stop treating her and then I start up again if I don't see her improve? Or do I try another remedy or medication? I will try to post pictures of her so you can see her current condition. Also a few days ago I noticed her tongue sticks out the side of her beak, and I can't seem to put it back into her mouth. It's like it won't move. And now it seems like it's stuck like that that her tongue won't go back into her mouth. So that's another concern of mine that hopefully somebody me be able to tell me what's going on? I would really appreciate any advice or guidance anybody is willing to give. TIA!
I am posting on here to see if I can get some help or some advice on how to treat my backyard chicken using tylosin powder. I have never used this product before. But it was recommended in a previous post to treat mycoplasma. I'm not exactly sure if this is what she has? But I thought that it wouldn't hurt to treat her for it. I have mentioned this previously but I am treating her at home due to my circumstances. I can't afford a vet, and there are no vets in my area that will treat chickens. So I'm basically on my own and trying to treat her as best as I can at home.
This post is in conjunction to my previous post about my chicken named "Mercy". To make a long story short, I've noticed a decline in her health in the past few months. I've tried a few natural remedies like feeding her fresh oregano, thyme, and other remedies. I'm not sure what's going on with her, but her eyes get swollen.And i've tried to use eye drops to treat her eyes. I've also noticed. She has lost a lot of weight, and she's continuing to lose weight. She also gasps for air. Which can indicate a respiratory issue as well as clear mucus coming out of her nostrils. However, it seems like she's still wants to eat and drink water. So that's good. But I noticed she doesn't eat as much as she used to. She also was one of my strongest layers last year. And ever since she's gotten sick, she has stopped laying all together.
I just wanted to give a little bit of background before I asked for help on how to treat with tylosin. I ordered Tylosin powder online and I followed the directions on the package. And says, one teaspoon, per one gallon of water. It also says you have to change the water daily which I have been doing. However, since i'm only treating one chicken, I thought it would be a waste to be throwing out almost a gallon of this medicated water every day. Especially because it was kind of expensive.
So I decided I would only give her a little bit at a time for each day, then I would take the rest of the mix and store it in the fridge. Hopefully that's okay to do? That's where I think I might need some guidance. I have already been treating her. This is day 4 for her. I've noticed a slight improvement, but not much. It does say to treat 7 days. Which I plan on doing. I'm just not sure what to do afterward if I stop treating her and then I start up again if I don't see her improve? Or do I try another remedy or medication? I will try to post pictures of her so you can see her current condition. Also a few days ago I noticed her tongue sticks out the side of her beak, and I can't seem to put it back into her mouth. It's like it won't move. And now it seems like it's stuck like that that her tongue won't go back into her mouth. So that's another concern of mine that hopefully somebody me be able to tell me what's going on? I would really appreciate any advice or guidance anybody is willing to give. TIA!
It's a very sad day in the coop today! I tried my best to nurse her back to health! But I have a feeling she was older and it was her time to go! I felt like I was gonna lose her soon! But I thought maybe there was a chance that she had a little more time! Do It's a tough day for me!! I received help her in the past so thank you everyone! 
