Need some encouragement please

[Engine823]

Pics of sore

 

[Engine823]

It doesn't feel squishy to me its semi hard

 

[Engine823]

Ok I am about 3.5 hours from you. What vet did you take her to? Have you tried All Creatures? 606-365-3111. I'm looking and going to call my vet here and see if she knows anyone out your way.

I tried them. Neither vet office sees chickens.

 

[Engine823]

Photos may help. Determining whether it's an abscess that can be drained would be a good idea. If there is pus, then getting it cleaned out will help. If it's a tumor, then it would be best to leave it be. Also knowing where it's located can help as well - could it be an impacted oil gland?

I agree - dosing can be all over the place for injectable Tylan50. It has a wide range and can be frustrating to know how to figure out your dosage.
Page914 of the Plumbs Veterinary Drug Handbook ----Tylan50 dosage at 10-40mg per Kg 2-3 times a day.
Finding that "happy medium" I would go with 20mg per kg 2times per day. Technically for your 4lb. hen it would be .7272727272cc or ml, but since Tylan50 has such a large dosage range and seems to be well tolerated, rounding up to .80 for ease of measurement would be o.k.

Here's a thread that has a link to the handbook - you can download it yourself:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...ndbook-revision-6-free.1189785/#post-18800068

fwiw - Penicillin can be found at most feed store like Tractor Supply in the refrigerated section. Injectables are still avialable, so if she doesn't improve with the Tylan50, then that may be your next step.

Since she is weak - provide her with some poultry vitamins and extra protein like egg, tuna or meat in addition to her normal feed. Marek's is a concern, and it can cause tumors on the body, but I would think you would find more than just one. It could be from a wound that just festered.

Keep us posted and we look forward to your photos - load us up with them if you can - different angles and a couple that shows the whole hen so we can see where it's located too.

After her morning meds i gave her a broke up sausage pattie. She ate about half then went and laid down

 

[Jcat6419]

Depending on where you live in Lincoln County, Lexington is about an hour away. I've been using Pennyroyal Vet there. One vet, Dr. Lacki, sees chickens and has helped me with my bumblefoot cases and a possible case of egg yolk peritonitis. She is knowledgeable, kind, gentle, and listens to her clients. They also have worked me in when I had an urgent matter. If you can make the trip, it would be worth it to help your girl. Dr. Lacki only works certain days, so give them a call. All their info is online. Sending love and good vibes your way

Also, she will do her research and determine what is the best antibiotic for your particular condition.

 

[Mama Runner]

I tried them. Neither vet office sees chickens.

Uggg

 

[Wyorp Rock]

After her morning meds i gave her a broke up sausage pattie. She ate about half then went and laid down

Do the best you can to get her drinking. If you have poultry vitamins add those to her water. You can also direct dose her if you have something like Poultry Nutri-Drench. After she is drinking see if she will eat a little chopped egg for you or her normal food made into a wet mash.

 

[staceyj]

Ok I am about 3.5 hours from you. What vet did you take her to? Have you tried All Creatures? 606-365-3111. I'm looking and going to call my vet here and see if she knows anyone out your way.

That is so nice of you @MamaRunner!
TEAMWORK!

 

[Engine823]

Depending on where you live in Lincoln County, Lexington is about an hour away. I've been using Pennyroyal Vet there. One vet, Dr. Lacki, sees chickens and has helped me with my bumblefoot cases and a possible case of egg yolk peritonitis. She is knowledgeable, kind, gentle, and listens to her clients. They also have worked me in when I had an urgent matter. If you can make the trip, it would be worth it to help your girl. Dr. Lacki only works certain days, so give them a call. All their info is online. Sending love and good vibes your way

Also, she will do her research and determine what is the best antibiotic for your particular condition.

I called them but thier

 

[Engine823]

This forum and my phone dont jive. What i was trying to say is that vet's bird vet is out right now. They are they ones that recommended the vet i ended up going too. He was in Lexington as well