please help, my rooster sounds like he is rattling when he breaths.

[chickenlady08]

i noticed him with a crusty nose and i cleaned his face. My turkey has been the sameand the vet said sinus infection for the turkey.

do chickens get sinus infections? what kind of antibiotic can i use for my whole flock to be safe?

any help is appreciated? if not sinus what else could it be?

 

[chickenzoo]

Most respitory illness in chickens is unfortunately bad news. They may recover but stay in a carrier state and spread it to the rest of the flock. You can treat with Tylan 50 injected under skin for three days. I would have one tested so you know what you are dealing with. Most states dept of Ag have programs for poultry raisers like the NPIP that can be helpful.

 

[chickenlady08]

Not to be totally cluless but does anyone know how to find out if they test. I live in VA

 

[CMV]

Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
102 Governor Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Hearing Impaired: 800.828.1120
E-mail: Webmaster

Good luck.

 

[ESofVA]

Have you had any more trouble with this in any other chickens lately? What eventually happened to your chickens? Did you get any new ones right before this started?

 

[chickenlady08]

The rooster cleared up and I have had no problems at all. I do still have the turkeys that have puffy cheeks but they are in a different area but the rooster is fine thankfully.