Mucous & Coughing but no other symptoms?

[jamiep1984]

Hi there,

Two of my standard-sized chickens have mucous in their mouths and are coughing for the past week, but they are both still laying eggs daily and acting normal otherwise, although eating a bit less food than usual. Their coop has plenty of ventilation.

So far I have given each a pea sized dose of Vetericyn in case it’s gape worm but after a couple days there has been no change.

I put VetRx on their throats, nostrils and under wings to help with the symptoms.

Today I got some Denegard — which I’m told can treat several bacterial related respiratory issues? (Research has given me mixed information on the effectiveness of this treatment, so any info would be helpful)

Is there anything else I should get or try? Do you think it’s viral or bacterial?

Any help would be much appreciated. I’ve never experienced this in my flock before.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

So far I have given each a pea sized dose of Vetericyn in case it’s gape worm but after a couple days there has been no change.

Vetericyn is an wound care spray and will not treat intestinal parasites. Can you please tell us the correct name of the product you have given at a Pea Size dose?

Most all medications are dosed by Weight.
If you wish to treat for Gapeworms, get some Safeguard 10% Liquid Goat Dewormer and dose the birds at a rate of 0.23ml per pound of weight given orally once daily for 5days in a row.

Today I got some Denegard — which I’m told can treat several bacterial related respiratory issues? (Research has given me mixed information on the effectiveness of this treatment, so any info would be helpful)

Tiamulin (Denagard/Tiagard) is used to treat Mycoplasma only.

Symptoms of Mycoplasma including: Coughing, Sneezing, Mucous, Facial Swelling, Bubbles in the eyes. Do you see any of these symptoms?

Are their crops emptying?
Are these birds new to you or have you introduced new birds within the last 30days?
Could these 2 have eaten something different than the others?

I'd work on hydration, check to make sure crops are emptying overnight. Look inside the beak for any lesions or canker.

have mucous in their mouths and are coughing for the past week, but they are both still laying eggs daily and acting normal otherwise, although eating a bit less food

 

[SnackMeat]

Bromhexine and one of the antibiotics like tylosine

https://pigeonsuppliesplus.com/collections/respiratory-medications

 

[jamiep1984]

Vetericyn is an wound care spray and will not treat intestinal parasites. Can you please tell us the correct name of the product you have given at a Pea Size dose?

Most all medications are dosed by Weight.
If you wish to treat for Gapeworms, get some Safeguard 10% Liquid Goat Dewormer and dose the birds at a rate of 0.23ml per pound of weight given orally once daily for 5days in a row.

Tiamulin (Denagard/Tiagard) is used to treat Mycoplasma only.

Symptoms of Mycoplasma including: Coughing, Sneezing, Mucous, Facial Swelling, Bubbles in the eyes. Do you see any of these symptoms?

Are their crops emptying?
Are these birds new to you or have you introduced new birds within the last 30days?
Could these 2 have eaten something different than the others?

I'd work on hydration, check to make sure crops are emptying overnight. Look inside the beak for any lesions or canker.

Apologies, not Vetericyn, I meant Ivermectin! That’s what I gave them a pea size of. I was under the impression I’ll that I do another pea size in 5 days.

I do see the sneezing, mucus, and coughing, but their eyes aren’t swollen or bubbly that I can see.

I put the tiagard in their water yesterday, and it seems like there is less coughing and sneezing today but I’m going to keep a close eye in the situation.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Apologies, not Vetericyn, I meant Ivermectin! That’s what I gave them a pea size of. I was under the impression I’ll that I do another pea size in 5 days.

I do see the sneezing, mucus, and coughing, but their eyes aren’t swollen or bubbly that I can see.

I put the tiagard in their water yesterday, and it seems like there is less coughing and sneezing today but I’m going to keep a close eye in the situation.

I see, Ivermectin is still dosed by weight instead of "Pea Size" it's best to weigh the bird and dose correctly. The link below shows how to figure that for what I assume is Ivermectin Paste.

Ivermectin can be effective when treating Mites, it may be effective in treating Roundworms, but when treating Gapeworms, you'll want to use Fenbendazole (Safeguard 10% Liquid Goat Dewormer) as suggested in the previous post.

Are they drinking the Tiagard fairly well? Tiamulin can be bitter so if they are not drinking the medicated water, sweeten it with some juice or karo syrup.

Hopefully you will see improvement soon.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/ivermectin-paste.771692/post-21425147

 

[jamiep1984]

They are drinking the Tiagard luckily. I found a site that said to put 4ml for each gallon. I put a little bit more probably because I used 2 teaspoon as the closest measurement I have.

I bought the Fenbendazole, it arrives tomorrow. Thank you so much for your help! So far both sneezy coughing chickens are still acting normally otherwise so hopefully I get to the cause in time.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

They are drinking the Tiagard luckily. I found a site that said to put 4ml for each gallon. I put a little bit more probably because I used 2 teaspoon as the closest measurement I have.

I bought the Fenbendazole, it arrives tomorrow. Thank you so much for your help! So far both sneezy coughing chickens are still acting normally otherwise so hopefully I get to the cause in time.

Tiamulin (Denagard/Tiagard) dosing is 8ml per gallon of drinking water.
Re-check your label.

It's good that they are eating and drinking!

8 ml per gallon.

Denagard


The 0.025% amount = 946.25 mg, which is 7.57 ml.

 

[jamiep1984]

Tiamulin (Denagard/Tiagard) dosing is 8ml per gallon of drinking water.
Re-check your label.

It's good that they are eating and drinking!

Yes, 8 is what I meant. Things have been hectic so I’m a bit scattered. 2 teaspoons is slightly more than 8ml.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Yes, 8 is what I meant. Things have been hectic so I’m a bit scattered. 2 teaspoons is slightly more than 8ml.

You have a lot going on!

All good. Keep me posted on how they are doing.