My flock has avian pox (dry) Should I give Duramycin-10?

[YonkFarm]

I've just discovered that my flock (my first chickens ever, 29 birds, 14 weeks old) has avian pox (dry). They've had it for over a week, I just didn't know that's what it was. I read that they should be given tetracycline (I have Duramycin 10) to ward off any secondary infections. But then I see that if I give an antibiotic, I should be giving probiotics as well during treatment, and then follow up with vitamins after stopping the antibiotic. The more information I gather, the more confused I'm getting! Can someone please help here?

My questions are:
*Should I give them the Duramycin? They won't be laying until Sept./Oct. so from what I've read it would be "safe" to give it to them, but do they really need it?

*What should the dosage be for Duramycin 10? The package states anywhere from 200-800 mg., which is around 1-3 tsp. per gallon?

*How long should I administer the Duramycin 10? 3 days? 14 days?

*What are probiotics and how should I administer those?

*What vitamins should I give them?

Any advice will be greatly appreciated!

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

I answered in the other thread.

 

[Judy]

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There's another current avian pox thread but not by this OP.

No, no reason for an antibiotic in avian pox; it is a virus and will not respond. You would only do this for a secondary bacterial infection, and for dry pox, this is not usual, and can be prevented by local care.

WHERE did you read you should give an antibiotic for it???

Here is the other thread:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=235225

 

[YonkFarm]

I'm sorry, I double-posted, so if someone can tell me how, I can delete this thread.

I read about giving an antibiotic to prevent secondary infection on a site that came up when I googled fowl pox. I know, I should just come straight to BYC because I always get the most help right here!

 

[Judy]

You can't delete a thread, but a mod can. Use the "report" button, lower right hand corner of your post.