Possible Respiratory Infection? Tiagard? Natural Alternatives?

[Ahernaa8045]

Hi everyone!

I’ve noticed that my rooster has been sneezing intermittently over the past few days. I recently cleaned the coop and run, refreshed their water with poultry cell for added vitamins and minerals, and provided fresh food. Overall, he appears to be doing well—he’s drinking, eating normally, free-ranging, walking around, resting occasionally, and actively foraging. He isn’t showing signs of labored breathing or crackling sounds, but the sneezing does concern me.

I’ve also observed one of my other chickens sneezing occasionally, although both birds otherwise seem healthy and active. At the moment, I’ve been applying VetRX to their beaks and under their wings, and I’ve ordered TiaGard, which should arrive sometime between early to mid-October. My concern is what I can do in the meantime, as I would prefer not to wait without taking any additional steps.

Has anyone here had experience with TiaGard, and do you have any recommendations on supportive care or alternative measures I can take while waiting for it to arrive?

Thank you in advance for your advice.

 

[Eggcessive]

TiaGard or Denagard (tiamulin) can treat mycoplasma (MG) in chickens. MG symptoms are bubbles or foam in an eye, swelling of the eyelid or face from sinus infection, and there can be lethargy, and rales or crackles while breathing. Some respiratory diseases are caused by viruses, and sneezing or cough can be symptoms for several weeks.

 

[Ahernaa8045]

TiaGard or Denagard (tiamulin) can treat mycoplasma (MG) in chickens. MG symptoms are bubbles or foam in an eye, swelling of the eyelid or face from sinus infection, and there can be lethargy, and rales or crackles while breathing. Some respiratory diseases are caused by viruses, and sneezing or cough can be symptoms for several weeks.

Hmm I haven’t noticed any of those other symptoms. If it’s a virus, can it not be treated by TiaGard? If not, what can I use?

 

[dawg53]

As mentioned by @Eggcessive, Tiagard only treats Mycoplasma Gallisepticum (MG.) MG is very contagious and easily spreads to other birds.
You stated that you recently cleaned their coop and run. Did you use certain detergents or chemicals to clean the coop to cause a reaction with your rooster?
There are other environmental causes as well, such as; pollen, dust from dust bathing, improper ventilation inside the coop, mold spores, pesticide use, inhalation of feed dust etc...
All of these issues can be corrected or eliminated.