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I am new to having chickens, just got my flock on Dec 2, 2013. So can use some help. I have a chick that has had a head cold for several weeks. I've tried, vinegar in the water, vetRX in different methods. Nothing has helped. He is nearly four months old and is half the size of his siblings. He eats really wel when he can see. i keep him separate from the flock in his own cage. He gets cooked oats, boiled egg, cooked veggies and corn bread in a mash plus crumbles. But he is congested and sneezes, plus clear mucus from the beak. Also I have to gently wash his eyes because they get sealed shut over night. this little guy is a mess but I've gotten attached to him from taking so close care of him. Anyway I hope I coved what I have done and would be so grateful for any suggestions. I've thought about antibiotics but only have clinimycin for my cats and I don't know if it's ok for birds and whether it targets respiratory problems. Thanks for your support this site has been LOTS of help getting us started with our feathered family. Magpie
I am new to having chickens, just got my flock on Dec 2, 2013. So can use some help. I have a chick that has had a head cold for several weeks. I've tried, vinegar in the water, vetRX in different methods. Nothing has helped. He is nearly four months old and is half the size of his siblings. He eats really wel when he can see. i keep him separate from the flock in his own cage. He gets cooked oats, boiled egg, cooked veggies and corn bread in a mash plus crumbles. But he is congested and sneezes, plus clear mucus from the beak. Also I have to gently wash his eyes because they get sealed shut over night. this little guy is a mess but I've gotten attached to him from taking so close care of him. Anyway I hope I coved what I have done and would be so grateful for any suggestions. I've thought about antibiotics but only have clinimycin for my cats and I don't know if it's ok for birds and whether it targets respiratory problems. Thanks for your support this site has been LOTS of help getting us started with our feathered family. Magpie