Peachicks sneezing and gurgling! Help!

[chckndaddy]

My peachicks are probably about 3 months old and are sneezing and breathing funny. It's hard to explain but it sounds like gurgling like they might have something in their throats. I thought about gapeworm but I read that sneezing is not a symptom of that. Their mouths are cracked open a bit when they breath. Please help! Thanks!

 

[casportpony]

Sounds like a respiratory problem. Is a vet an option?

 

[chckndaddy]

I don't think so. The wount let me get within 5 feet of them so catching them is probably a last resort thing. Do you know of any antibiotics I could use for them?

 

[casportpony]

To treat them with antibiotics you will need to catch them.

 

[chckndaddy]

Anything I can put in their water or food?

 

[KsKingBee]

It could be a bacterial infection or it could be allergies. If an infection, it could be caused by another source like cocci or worms bringing the birds down.

 

[chckndaddy]

I thought about that but they're acting fine, eating, and their discharge is healthy looking. They aren't drinking a whole lot but it's because all they want to do is chill on the perches and not go on the ground where the water is. What would y'all recommend I do?

 

[KsKingBee]

First thing I would do is a fecal exam and start them on Tylan 200.

 

[Weeg]

@Eggcessive @Wyorp Rock @azygous @MGG Just a question, may not be useful but, what bedding are you using? It wouldn't happen to be cedar right? Just checking! ☺

 

[azygous]

Tylosin powder is a good and easy treatment for respiratory issues. https://www.jedds.com/shop/tylan-soluble-100-g/