Peacock with CRD

[RachelleM1986]

I have a 2 year old peacock who is showing signs of CRD - he has the classic foamy eyes and swollen sinuses with sneezing and mild coughing. He still gets around well, eats and drinks, no lethargy or anything, poos look fine. I've medicated him (as well as my entire flock) with tetracycline (Tetroxy HCA) for 2 weeks as of tomorrow (Friday). His symptoms seem to come and go though. He'll look fine and then a couple hours later his sinuses are swollen again then they go down again...etc. The package says to medicate for 7-14 days, and tomorrow marks 14 days - what do I do if his symptoms don't completely go away? Should I give him Tylan as a precaution?

 

[Arbor]

I would treat with Tylan if it were my bird. There are several threads on here as to dosage.

 

[RachelleM1986]

Ok thank you Arbor, I'll do that. Should I wait until the tetracycline is done?

 

[casportpony]

Ok thank you Arbor, I'll do that. Should I wait until the tetracycline is done?

If Tylan doesn't work, you could try Baytril. Check out this thread:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/945918/my-first-sinus-infection

-Kathy

 

[casportpony]

Baytril Sources:

• https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/959119/baytril-enrofloxacin-sources

Here is a thread I started on Tylan dosing. Disclaimer - I only used the injectable once and it cause permanent muscle damage, so If I were going to use it again, I would use Tylan 200 and I would give 0.125ml per pound *orally* twice a day.

• https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/954486/tylan-50-tylan-200-and-tylan-powder-dosing

-Kathy