Snotty, raspy chickens

Thanks for your repost. Somehow I got referred to the "Ultimate Fowl Wikipedia" website and their directions are what I followed. I am on day four of the re treatment. Tomorrow being the last day. What should I expect if it is Coryza? Will the symptoms go away now that they have received the proper dosage? I understand all the stuff about being carriers and keeping a closed flock, I just want them to be well...


Idk, if the symptoms will disappear or not. It says the disease can be acute or chronic. Since they didn't get the proper dose the first time, it's possible the bacterium could have developed some resistance already? Not sure how fast resistance develops. However, there are other meds you can try if the Tylan doesn't work. Read this link again.
http://www.thepoultrysite.com/diseaseinfo/82/infectious-coryza
Meds are listed that you can try, here's one that's different: http://www.randallburkey.com/Sulfadimethoxine-107-GM/productinfo/26045/, and if there is a state agency that does tests or maybe even a university it looks like a nasal swab could be used to test for Coryza if you want to be sure.

Also, one other thing I would suggest is a sanitizer for your water. Many infections are spread by the community water trough. Little birds also come to drink from the water trough. So, if you want to prevent the spread of disease through the oral route you may try using a sanitizer in the water. I recommend Oxine. Don't mix it with the citric acid, just add 15 drops per gallon of water and it kills many bacterias, viruses and algeas etc. Now, the chickens may take some time to become use to it, so you may have to slowly adjust the dosage for them to accustom them to the taste. If you ever plan on hatching chicks from your birds ( I wouldn't recommend that if they are carriers though) I would withdraw the Oxine because I have personally witnessed what I believe to be toxicity problems with a few hatching chicks from the stuff. Don't mix it when using antibiotics or vit/electrolytes in water either. But it can help stop the spread of disease from the oral route. It can also be used as a sanitizer for your coop and equipment if mixed at a different dose and sprayed on stuff after regular cleaning. You can find it online, but it is sold by the gal and is a little pricey.
 
what does yogart  do for chickens?


Plain, not sugared or flavored, yogurt with the active live cultures (must have those listed under ingrediants) will restore the good gut bacteria or flora that live in our intestines and our animals intestines. Antibiotic use kills the good bacteria along with the bad. So after antibiotic use it is a good idea to help restore the good bacteria by adding it back through yogurt or a probiotic supplement. Good gut flora is thought to help digestion and ablitlity to fight off disease such as cocci in chickens and other digestive disorders. I think the dose is usually a tablespoon per chicken. Some may eat it by itself or you can top or mix it with feed, but don't let it sit out and spoil. There are other sources for these live bacteria that you can mix with water if your chickens don't like the yogurt. I would treat for at least a couple of days after antibiotic use.'
 
Just was reading and wondered how you made out, did they get better?


Yeah,after giving them the correct dose, the infection cleared up and they have been sick no more! I have kept a closed flock and have tried to keep them healthy by providing probiotics, electrolytes and healthy treats. The infection is chronic so it can reappear at any time, so I just have to keep my fingers crossed...thanks for asking.
 

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