Respiratory/Tylan 50/to treat or not to treat

[marwoo99]

I've been reading the recent posts about Tylan 50 but am more confused than ever.....

We have a backyard flock of 8 -
Last night one of our hens was 'sneezing' (who knew hens could sneeze) and making a raspy noise when breathing. Another was making the raspy noise but not as bad. I thought for sure I would wake up to some dead hens. But now although they look a little worse-for-the-wear, they are not making the noises.

I had read briefly, but probably not thoroughly enough about using Tylan 50 for respiratory infections so this morning I hit the feed store and bought some. I'm not big on medicating unless there is something that will kill my hens.

Now I don't know what to do!

Do I treat them (all eight of them or just the ones that had been breathing funny yesterday) or let them be unless I see other signs of illness?

If I treat them:
Can I just put Tylan 50 directly into their waterer (which is a nipple waterer)?
How much?
Should I go get something else instead.


ALSO NOTE: Yesterday, against my better judgement, I put some baled straw into their run that ended up being wet on the inside of the bale. I then recalled that that can cause respiratory issues. Did I do this??

N

 

[casportpony]

I've been reading the recent posts about Tylan 50 but am more confused than ever.....

We have a backyard flock of 8 -
Last night one of our hens was 'sneezing' (who knew hens could sneeze) and making a raspy noise when breathing. Another was making the raspy noise but not as bad. I thought for sure I would wake up to some dead hens. But now although they look a little worse-for-the-wear, they are not making the noises.

I had read briefly, but probably not thoroughly enough about using Tylan 50 for respiratory infections so this morning I hit the feed store and bought some. I'm not big on medicating unless there is something that will kill my hens.

Now I don't know what to do!

Do I treat them (all eight of them or just the ones that had been breathing funny yesterday) or let them be unless I see other signs of illness?

If I treat them:
Can I just put Tylan 50 directly into their waterer (which is a nipple waterer)?
How much?
Should I go get something else instead.


ALSO NOTE: Yesterday, against my better judgement, I put some baled straw into their run that ended up being wet on the inside of the bale. I then recalled that that can cause respiratory issues. Did I do this??

N

Welcome to BYC! Don't think you are supposed to give it in the water. If they were mine I would treat only the sick ones, and I would give the Tylan orally twice a day.

-Kathy

Edited to add:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/954486/tylan-50-tylan-200-and-tylan-powder-dosing

 

[marwoo99]

Hi Kathy,
I was slogging through entries on the Tylan50 and some people were not doing injections but were putting it in their water. Doesn't mean that is right, I'm just wondering if there is more than one way to administer.


Also - do you think I should wait this out? No more weird respiratory sounds and the hen is eating and drinking.....

 

[casportpony]

Hi Kathy,
I was slogging through entries on the Tylan50 and some people were not doing injections but were putting it in their water. Doesn't mean that is right, I'm just wondering if there is more than one way to administer.

I don't know how well it would mix with water, and then how do you know if your bird is getting the correct amount? Personally, I will never give an injection of it again... the last time I did it cause permanent muscle damage, so next time I use it I will give the amount that's recommended by Elanco, but will give it orally.

-Kathy

 

[dawg53]

I've been reading the recent posts about Tylan 50 but am more confused than ever.....

We have a backyard flock of 8 -
Last night one of our hens was 'sneezing' (who knew hens could sneeze) and making a raspy noise when breathing. Another was making the raspy noise but not as bad. I thought for sure I would wake up to some dead hens. But now although they look a little worse-for-the-wear, they are not making the noises.

I had read briefly, but probably not thoroughly enough about using Tylan 50 for respiratory infections so this morning I hit the feed store and bought some. I'm not big on medicating unless there is something that will kill my hens.

Now I don't know what to do!

Do I treat them (all eight of them or just the ones that had been breathing funny yesterday) or let them be unless I see other signs of illness?

If I treat them:
Can I just put Tylan 50 directly into their waterer (which is a nipple waterer)?
How much?
Should I go get something else instead.


ALSO NOTE: Yesterday, against my better judgement, I put some baled straw into their run that ended up being wet on the inside of the bale. I then recalled that that can cause respiratory issues. Did I do this??

N

It's possible there might be a fungal issue going on rather than a respiratory disease. You might want to remove the straw from the area and look for other environmental causes as well before giving any type of antibiotic. Examples; soiled bedding causing ammonia fumes, lack of adequate ventilation, inhaling feed dust, pesticide use, pollen, mold or fungus inside the hen house walls/floor etc...
Most respiratory diseases show other symptoms than what you described ie...runny niostrils, head shaking, bubbly eyes, wheezing, facial swelling, gurgling, lethargic, slowed or stopped eating/drinking/egg laying. Respiratory diseases will spread to other birds directly or indirectly. Surviving birds become carriers of whatever disease it is.
Tylan 50 injectable is meant to be injected, but can be given orally...never mixed in water as it will become ineffective. Tylan soluable powder is meant to be mixed in water. However, sick birds wont drink, if they do drink, they dont drink enough of the treated water to be effective.