So my flock has apparently come down with fowl pox. I searched the web and found pictures of it and they look exactly like it.
I went to the vet today and told him what I had. Now this vet is the only one that will deal with chickens in this area but I wouldn't call him an expert either. He did know what I was talking about and said there was nothing to do but wait the disease out. I asked about a vaccine but he said no one carries it around here (which is true since I looked). He said he could give me antibiotics to help with any respiratory infection. I got the antibiotics because I did hear one girl sneezing but couldn't identify which one.
He gave me Tetrecyline powder and told me to give them 1 tsp per gallon of water daily, changing the water daily.
How long should I give the antibiotic?
I was planning on selling the whole flock this fall so I could prep for the new flock in spring, can I still sell them or will I have to just cull them?
I will not sell the bird till I know for sure they are safe and not contagious anymore. When do you think they will be safe to sell (if I can)? How can I be sure they aren't carriers?
Any advice would be very helpful and grateful.
I went to the vet today and told him what I had. Now this vet is the only one that will deal with chickens in this area but I wouldn't call him an expert either. He did know what I was talking about and said there was nothing to do but wait the disease out. I asked about a vaccine but he said no one carries it around here (which is true since I looked). He said he could give me antibiotics to help with any respiratory infection. I got the antibiotics because I did hear one girl sneezing but couldn't identify which one.
He gave me Tetrecyline powder and told me to give them 1 tsp per gallon of water daily, changing the water daily.
How long should I give the antibiotic?
I was planning on selling the whole flock this fall so I could prep for the new flock in spring, can I still sell them or will I have to just cull them?
I will not sell the bird till I know for sure they are safe and not contagious anymore. When do you think they will be safe to sell (if I can)? How can I be sure they aren't carriers?
Any advice would be very helpful and grateful.
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