question about chicks not making it?

[msmith6440]

they had labored breathing. thats the only thing we could see. we gave them antibiotic's so well see. what kind antibiotic's are recommended?

 

[MissPrissy]

I am trying to think of the name but all I can come up with is something called brooder pnuemonia - anyone??

 

[msmith6440]

thanks!! i'll try and find out.

 

[Three Cedars Silkies]

Here it is... http://www.nwhc.usgs.gov/publications/field_manual/chapter_13.pdf

It's caused by asperigillus which is a fungus.

 

[ginasmarans]

I'm pretty sure hat mine had was infectious becaus when I isolated any chicks with symptoms and treated the others with antibiotics,no more got sick. I just used the powdered Terrimyicine(sp?).