Over the Counter Antibiotic for Turkeys (and other poultry)

[casportpony]

Can you call the vet office and ask what drug they gave you because I'm not sure Tylan should be used to treat bumble.

 

[azhenhouse]

Can you call the vet office and ask what drug they gave you because I'm not sure Tylan should be used to treat bumble.

I’ll give them a call.

Any advise on the rattling. Think that will clear itself? Have you heard of that happening?

 

[casportpony]

I’ll give them a call.

Any advise on the rattling. Think that will clear itself? Have you heard of that happening?

It sounds like she might have aspirated some.

 

[casportpony]

How much does she weigh?

 

[azhenhouse]

10 lbs

 

[casportpony]

Did you call the vet yet?

 

[azhenhouse]

Metacam, which I think was for swelling.
Cephalexin 250mg capsules was the antibiotic. I had to mash them up, added water, and put it in a syringe to give it orally.

 

[BorealRanch]

Any suggestions for natural turkey "antibiotics"? Will they eat garlic? And/or honey? Echenecia? Ginger? Any suggestions? I've been away for 2 weeks and my husband says Tom isn't feeling great... I haven't personally seen the symptoms and the store is too far away to go home, check him out then come back. Gonna give electrolytes regardless...

 

[jbowen53]

I'm not an expert on it, but I do know that Tylan 50 injectable can be given orally with a syringe to treat respitory illnesses in chickens & turkeys. It can be purchased at Tractor Supply stores. The snap shot I'm sharing is a post that @casportpony shared on an older thread.
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Hope this helps, I would post in the emergency thread as well. @Wyorp Rock.

My turkey seems lethargic, doesn't want to eat his banana treat and leans forward like he's trying to poop, but then doesn't. Petey is a very special turkey that doesn't mind being petted and wants to be around everyone. He gentle and sweet. Please, if you can advise me I'd be eternally grateful.

 

[jbowen53]

Thank you so much. Headed to tractor supply.