Rooster Sneezing - Need Advice

[Krazikatlady64]

Yesterday my Rooster was sneezing. I noticed it while we were all out “free ranging” in the yard in the afternoon. Yesterday’s poop photo attached. He’s a 3 yr old Easter Egger Mix. Always healthy, eating drinking, acting fine.

He lives in an open HWC coop with 2-5 yr old hens. We added 12 week old American mixes that have been with us that long. The shared run has a self enclosed coop with the Littles in there. Not in the same coop.

We are in SC, hot, humid, dry, dusty, wet (afternoon thunderstorms), and pollen. He is sneezing still today. His crowing is hoarse. Eyes are not foaming. He may have slight clear discharge (eyes and nasal) and may be swallowing some mucus. Nothing dripping/running. Barely noticeable. I don't hear him wheezing. Everyone is mouth breathing with wings out due to heat and humidity. No one else is sneezing.

I have Amoxicillin to put in water (1 teaspoon per gallon of water 5 - 10 days.)

Do I start Amoxicillin in water?

Do I treat the whole flock or just him?

Do I isolate him (This will cause additional stress for him.)

Do I need a different antibiotic?

Thank you in advance. I don’t want anything to get worse if I can help it.

 

[Krazikatlady64]

I think he's doing a lot better this evening. I'll put oregano oil in the water tomorrow since they are starting to roost. I'm not really concerned, as he is acting himself. It will be hot over the weekend, so I'll get the electrolytes out too.

 

[coach723]

It's possible that he was just irritated by something. I've also had birds wheeze or have stridor (partial obstruction of the airway) during very hot weather, that resolved with lower temperatures. I would keep an eye on him however for any other respiratory symptoms, as respiratory diseases do happen. If you suspect a respiratory disease then Tylosin is generally better than amoxicillin for that. You can get that here:
https://jedds.com/products/tylosin-powder?_pos=1&_sid=fa8644c98&_ss=r

 

[Krazikatlady64]

I'll get some of that to have on hand. I am very paranoid of respiratory infections. I've been so lucky to have very few issues to date. Thank you!