Pullet with runny nose and stretching out neck like gasping

[Iditarod]

I have an 10 week old Barred Rock Pullet who started stretching her neck out and looked like she was gasping and also shaking head side to side. I treated for gape worm first since that was suggested here before I tried any antibiotics.

Her nose is still running and still doing the neck stretching and opening mouth and shaking head. Her comb is getting slightly pale so I think I need to try something else.

The only antibiotics that is available near me is (Aspen) Bactracillin G/Penicillin G procaine injectable suspension. I have 22 gauge syringes I bought from TSC.

She only weighs 1 pound as I just weighed her on a digital food scale. What is the best dose I should give her and where should I administer it? Also for how many days in a row? I appreciate all your help in advance. I have given sub Q injections and intramuscular injections in my dogs so I am familiar with both.

Thank you

 

[Wyorp Rock]

10 week old Barred Rock Pullet who started stretching her neck out and looked like she was gasping and also shaking head side to side. I treated for gape worm first since that was suggested here before I tried any antibiotics.

Her nose is still running and still doing the neck stretching and opening mouth and shaking head. Her comb is getting slightly pale so I think I need to try something else.

The only antibiotics that is available near me is (Aspen) Bactracillin G/Penicillin G procaine injectable suspension. I have 22 gauge syringes I bought from TSC.

Do you have photos or video of her?

As suggested in your other thread, it sounds like she has a respiratory illness. Tylan50 would be a good antibiotic to use. Can you ask your local TSC if they can get that for you? If not I would order some Baytril. You can find it here:https://allbirdproducts.com/products/baytril-10

Is her crop emptying overnight? (empty before she eats/drinks in the morning)

 

[Iditarod]

Do you have photos or video of her?

As suggested in your other thread, it sounds like she has a respiratory illness. Tylan50 would be a good antibiotic to use. Can you ask your local TSC if they can get that for you? If not I would order some Baytril. You can find it here:https://allbirdproducts.com/products/baytril-10

Is her crop emptying overnight? (empty before she eats/drinks in the morning)

Hello and thanks for responding. Her crop is empty in the morning before I feed them. I asked our local TSC and they said they cannot get Tylan 50 anymore. So I purchased Bactracillin G/Penicillin G Procaine . Here is picture of her with her mouth gaping she does it like 3-4 times in a row while stretching out her neck, and than just walks away She is seeming more tired lately so any advice would be great thank you

 

[Wyorp Rock]

The Penicillin may help, but it's really not that effective for respiratory disease, this is why Baytril or Tylan50 are being suggested.

I suppose you can try it to see if it helps if that's all you can get.

 

[Iditarod]

Ok thank you very much I ordered the Baytril today per your suggestion, thnaks (should be here friday ) So what will my dose be for a pullet that weighs 1 pound and for how long do I treat her?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Ok thank you very much I ordered the Baytril today per your suggestion, thnaks (should be here friday ) So what will my dose be for a pullet that weighs 1 pound and for how long do I treat her?

Baytril dose for 1 pound pullet would be 0.045mg given orally 2 times a day for 3-5 days.

 

[Iditarod]

Baytril dose for 1 pound pullet would be 0.045mg given orally 2 times a day for 3-5 days.

thank you

 

[Wyorp Rock]

thank you

I hope she improves, please keep us posted.

 

[Iditarod]

She passed away this morning. She was never in major distress so we thought she was tuning around but unfortunately not. I am going to continue treating the BSL that was in close contact with her just to be on the safe side. I am bringing her in for Necropsy and I will post the results when I get them. Thank you all for the help on this.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

She passed away this morning. She was never in major distress so we thought she was tuning around but unfortunately not. I am going to continue treating the BSL that was in close contact with her just to be on the safe side. I am bringing her in for Necropsy and I will post the results when I get them. Thank you all for the help on this.

I'm sorry to hear you lost her

It's good that you are getting a necropsy. Please do let us know what you find out.