Rattling noise in their breathing.

[My sweet Americaunas]

I have heard that treating them for upper respiratory infection with Sulmet. I have noticed that there is a rattling noise in their lungs. Can someone shed a light on this antibiotic Sulmet please.

Thanks,

Cheryl

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Hi @My sweet Americaunas Welcome To BYC

More information and photos would be helpful.
What symptoms are you seeing - coughing, sneezing, watery eyes, mucous, etc.?
How long have they had symptoms?
What treatments have you tried?
Do you have vet care available?

There are many causes of respiratory issues - disease, poor ventilation, molds and sometimes crop or reproductive disorders.

It is best to seek vet care when possible to help you determine the cause of the symptoms your chickens have.

If they have a respiratory disease like Mycoplasma, Coryza, Infectious Bronchitis or ILT, antibiotics may be needed to treat secondary infections. Antibiotics won't cure respiratory disease, birds that are ill and have recovered or those exposed are considered carriers of the disease.

Sulmet is an antibacterial drinking solution that is prescription only. Your vet may prescribe it for treating Infectious Coryza, Fowl Cholera, Coccidiosis, E. Coli or other diseases/conditions as they see fit.

Common poultry diseases: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ps044

Archived info: https://www.drugs.com/vet/sulmet-drinking-water-solution-12-5.html

 

[My sweet Americaunas]

Hi Wyorp Rock!

I am new to this chicken raising. And to this BYC website. I found a vet that does farm poultry. He asked me to get a fecal sample so that he could see what it is and the best treatment for it.

I hope it's nothing serious. I guess i will have to put her in a dog crate and get a sample like that.

Thank you so much for the info!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Yes, that would work. Put some puppy pads underneath her

Keep us posted.

 

[Abriana]

For a respiratory issue, use VetRx. Rub it on their face (comb and wattles too), under their wings, give it to them orally, put a few (two to three) drops in their bedding, or use it in a vaporizer in the coop for one to two hours. You can buy it on a website called Jeffers, or at Southern States.

 

[Abriana]

For a respiratory issue, use VetRx. Rub it on their face (comb and wattles too), under their wings, give it to them orally, put a few (two to three) drops in their bedding, or use it in a vaporizer in the coop for one to two hours. You can buy it on a website called Jeffers, or at Southern States.