New Chicken Mama

[FarmerGirl101]

Welcome to BYC!

This was already mentioned but for electrolytes I get Hydro-Hen as it comes in a bag which is more convenient to me than the pouches since there is more. Syringes are super helpful to have on hand as well as vet wrap.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to explore and hang out. Syringes most used are the larger size.

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi, and welcome to BYC! We're so glad you decided to join us! Make yourself at home!

 

[N F C]

Hi, sorry for your loss. Here's a link to an excellent article in the Learning Center that covers crop issues and how to treat: How to Treat Sour Crop and Impacted Crop

Thanks for joining us.

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC. I'm sorry for your losses. I hope your flock regains their health.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

Welcome to BYC! Vetrx is another good one for respiratory issues.

VetRX is nothing more than glorified Vicks VapoRub and will do nothing to cure a respiratory infection. It may offer some breathing relief. Tylann50 however, will cure most respiratory infections. It should be administered orally after drawing it out of the bottle with a small gauge needle (22-28) and syringe.

For sour crop I like acidified copper sulfate in the water. But it's best to work towards prevention versus a cure. I feed fermented chicken feed every single day to my birds. It has healthy probiotics in it that help keep the gut balanced.

Having a good broad spectrum antibiotic on hand is also useful. I use amoxicillin in the form of fishmox that you can get at fish supply stores.

Roundworms are also the most common internal parasite in chickens and are easily treated using liquid Safeguard goat wormer or piperazine citrate.

A good general use antibacterial spray is Vetericyn Plus. You can also keep a bottle of blukote on hand.

I'd also invest in a pair of heavy duty plier style dog nail cutters. They work great for trimming nails and spurs.

 

[Bsmac]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.


VetRX is nothing more than glorified Vicks VapoRub and will do nothing to cure a respiratory infection. It may offer some breathing relief. Tylann50 however, will cure most respiratory infections. It should be administered orally after drawing it out of the bottle with a small gauge needle (22-28) and syringe.

For sour crop I like acidified copper sulfate in the water. But it's best to work towards prevention versus a cure. I feed fermented chicken feed every single day to my birds. It has healthy probiotics in it that help keep the gut balanced.

Having a good broad spectrum antibiotic on hand is also useful. I use amoxicillin in the form of fishmox that you can get at fish supply stores.

Roundworms are also the most common internal parasite in chickens and are easily treated using liquid Safeguard goat wormer or piperazine citrate.

A good general use antibacterial spray is Vetericyn Plus. You can also keep a bottle of blukote on hand.

I'd also invest in a pair of heavy duty plier style dog nail cutters. They work great for trimming nails and spurs.

Sorry I didn`t mean to imply it would cure any respiratory issues. But I have found it does seem to help with minor symptoms.

 

[muddy75]

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, and welcome to BYC!

Sorry about your losses. I would read the article that @N F C posted, take @DobieLover's advice, and if you're still having issues, post in our Emergency Forum.

I'll add that I'm a firm believer chickens need more probiotics than what is in their feed. They also help keep their crops and digestive systems healthy. We ferment grains in quart jars, and at times, I can't we use Hydro-Hen or another powdered probiotic in their water.

I would not buy Corid or any products that have expirations on them ahead of time, provided you have easy access to them when you may need.

We're glad you're here!

 

[Debbie292d]

But I have found it does seem to help with minor symptoms.

It does. I've put a drop above the nostrils and under each of the wings. I do that and a vitamin boost if any get the sneezes. Most times, they can get over the minor respiratory issues themselves.
We also have Vicks here, too, and know it's not going to cure anything, but it does make us feel better.