My chicken is sneezing!

[Ollie44buckbuck]

Hi
My ex-battery hen has been sneezing a lot for the past few days and I'm not really sure what to do, or even whether to do anything at all.
I would be very grateful for some advice.
Thanks
Ollie

 

[Wyandottes7]

Is her face swollen? It sounds like a respiratory disease. I'd get an antibiotic such as Oxytetracycline (sold under names like Duramycin, Tetroxy HCA-280, LA200, and Terramycin). If those antibiotics don't work, you might be dealing with a viral respiratory disease, or may have to switch to a stronger antibiotic. Tylan is a nice strong antibiotic. The dosage for Tylan50 is 1cc for a large fowl, .5ccs for a bantam, injected into the breast muscle for 5 days. If using Tylan200, the dosage is .5ccs for a large fowl, and .2-.3ccs for a bantam.

What is her bedding like? Dusty bedding may be causing sneezing. Cedar wood shavings might also cause respiratory problems.

Keep us updated!

 

[Ollie44buckbuck]

Thanks for the reply!
Her bedding is made up of straw and so is dust free.
I'll try and upload a photo of her.
She doesn't look swollen but she breathes fairly heavy and there is some discharge coming from her nostrils.

 

[Ollie44buckbuck]

Does the oxytetracycline have to be injected or can it be put in their water for example?

 

[Wyandottes7]

Well, I believe LA200 is an injectable. However, Tetroxy HCA-280 and Duramycin10 are put in the water. I don't know the dosage for Duramycin, but the dosage for the Tetroxy HCA-280 is 1/8 teaspoon per cup of water, or two teaspoons per gallon.

 

[Ollie44buckbuck]

Thank you very much for your help!

 

[Ollie44buckbuck]

Hi again.
I'm thinking of getting tylan soluble solution for oral usage. Therefore it dissolves in the chickens water- is there a certain dosage for this do you know or will it just say on the pack if I buy it?