Pennsylvania!! Unite!!

[patrickschick]

http://extension.psu.edu/westmoreland

That is for Westmoreland county. Either way your chickens have a cold. It is a respiratory infection. They make a antibiotic that can be put in the water.

 

[Goober1201]

Westmoreland Co?

yes

 

[GoldDogsMom]

Apollo is in Armstrong County but if you are closer to westmoreland this is the link http://extension.psu.edu/westmoreland

 

[patrickschick]

http://earthmama24.blogspot.com/2011/03/natural-treatment-of-infectious-coryza.html


I would look at all options and learn as much as possible as quick as possible before axing chickens over a cold.

 

[GoldDogsMom]

Patrick-you and I must think alike...just getting ready to post that link for Goober!

 

[patrickschick]

Because early treatment is important, water medication is recommended immediately until medicated feed is available. Erythromycin and oxytetracycline are usually beneficial. Several new-generation antibiotics (eg, fluoroquinolones, macrolides) are active against infectious coryza. Various sulfonamides, sulfonamide-trimethoprim, and other combinations have been successful but must not be used in layers. In more severe outbreaks, although treatment may result in improvement, the disease may recur when medication is discontinued.
Preventive medication may be combined with a vaccination program, if started pullets are to be reared or housed on infected premises.

Erythromycin and oxytetracycline , I think I have bot of those stuck away somewhere from when I had the flu.

 

[GoldDogsMom]

On a lighter note...Anyone interested in Ameraucana Roosters? They are 4 1/2 months old, I will probably keep one but 2 have to go!

 

[patrickschick]

tetracycline HCL @ Tractor Supply is $5.49.

I would contact the PSU Extension office first and ask them to talk to the chicken expert

 

[patrickschick]

On a lighter note...Anyone interested in Ameraucana Roosters? They are 4 1/2 months old, I will probably keep one but 2 have to go!

They are sharp looking!

 

[patrickschick]

Goober

http://www.tractorsupply.com/durvet...toreId=268&ddkey=http:LocationBasedPricingCmd