Illness in chickens- respiratory, black combs

[silkiechick1994]

I'm glad you think they are getting better and I wish the best of luck! Like what was stated before, you can never give or sell them because they will always carry whatever it is that has infected them. I would also keep the medicine that you are giving them on hand at all times because it does tend to rear its head and come out again in times of stress for the bird. Also, if one has it then all your others will get it as well so make sure to dose all of them. If the medicine doesn't work, Tylan works wonders. I've been fighting a sever respiratory infection in my flock and it has saved many of them. I was recommended 1/4 cc for bantams and 1/2 cc for regular size chickens for 5-7 days. Make sure to get Tylan 50 if you do because the other Tylans are too strong for that dosage. It is injectable but you can give it orally. I prefer to so I know I don't mess up the shot and inject too deeply. Good luck and I hope they get better. Poor babies.

 

[SparrowSong]

I'm glad you think they are getting better and I wish the best of luck! Like what was stated before, you can never give or sell them because they will always carry whatever it is that has infected them. I would also keep the medicine that you are giving them on hand at all times because it does tend to rear its head and come out again in times of stress for the bird. Also, if one has it then all your others will get it as well so make sure to dose all of them. If the medicine doesn't work, Tylan works wonders. I've been fighting a sever respiratory infection in my flock and it has saved many of them. I was recommended 1/4 cc for bantams and 1/2 cc for regular size chickens for 5-7 days. Make sure to get Tylan 50 if you do because the other Tylans are too strong for that dosage. It is injectable but you can give it orally. I prefer to so I know I don't mess up the shot and inject too deeply. Good luck and I hope they get better. Poor babies.

Thank you so much for your help. My 15yr old son and I are just sick over it; it is really "his" flock- he built the coop himself and takes care of them the majority of the time. I oversee and help when needed. We have gotten attached to them and enjoy their friendliness and funny antics.
I am starting a notebook to keep track of medication info, dosages, and times.
Again, thanks for the help. I love having a place to come to for advice!

 

[SparrowSong]

UPDATE: The sick chickens look to be on the mend. The sickest one, the rooster, is out walking and eating, and his eye is almost cleared up. Still has black on his comb, but not as much.

Thanks for the help!

 

[silkiechick1994]

I'm so glad to hear everything is working out. I know it's a huge relief when they get better.

 

[SparrowSong]

I'm so glad to hear everything is working out. I know it's a huge relief when they get better.

Thank you! One of the hens with black on her comb has gone broody on me. We are still giving her antibiotic injections; I hope the broodiness doesn't make her sicker, but she is my first broody hen and we are getting some laughs over how she has turned velociraptor on us- growling and puffing up when we get close to her.

 

[Marshaaultman]

Did you dit a reply to your questions about the rooster and 4 chickens health?