Upper respiratory infection

[Mrsviddy]

Hi, this is my first time posting, but i am constantly reading threads and they are all very helpful. Maybe someone has some answers. I have an erminette about 2-3 pound. She has an upper respiratory infection. Her voice is different with some wheezing. She is basically the same except for the voice change and making a noise similar sounding to a hiccup. I gave her Vet Rx yesterday morning and kept her in the greenhouse where it is warm. This morning she sounded a little better so I put her back with the flock.
This afternoon she would not come out of coop and voice sounded bad again with the hiccuping sound as well. I brought her back into the greenhouse. I am going to give her a couple of drops of Vet Rx down her throat and rub some on her waddle and comb. How frequently should I do this? How long will this last? Is it ok to keep her in the warmer greenhouse and not with the other chickens? (I live in northern ohio). Is there anything else I should or could do?
Thank you for any advice anybody can give

 

[TwoCrows]

I am so sorry about your girl.

@casportpony
@Wyorp Rock
@Eggcessive

Anyone have any advice?

 

[Eggcessive]

Have you added any new birds to your flock recently, and have you seen any respiratory infections before in your flock? Besides the wheezing and snicking, do you see any bubbles in your chickens’ eyes, any nasal drainage, or swelling around the eye?

Vet Rx is an herbal oil product that also has camphor, similar to Vicks Vaporub. There is nothing in it that will treat a respiratory disease. Some people use it and swear by it though.

Some respiratory diseases are caused by viruses, while others are caused by bacteria or mycoplasma. The latter may respond to certain antibiotics, but they still remain carriers. Hopefully, it is just an environmental reaction to dust or something in the coop, but infectious bronchitis can be similar to your symptoms. Here is a good link to read about diseases and symptoms, and the ones to look at are infectious bronchitis, mycoplasma gallisepticum, ILT, and infectious coryza.:
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ps044

 

[Mrsviddy]

Have you added any new birds to your flock recently, and have you seen any respiratory infections before in your flock? Besides the wheezing and snicking, do you see any bubbles in your chickens’ eyes, any nasal drainage, or swelling around the eye?

Vet Rx is an herbal oil product that also has camphor, similar to Vicks Vaporub. There is nothing in it that will treat a respiratory disease. Some people use it and swear by it though.

Some respiratory diseases are caused by viruses, while others are caused by bacteria or mycoplasma. The latter may respond to certain antibiotics, but they still remain carriers. Hopefully, it is just an environmental reaction to dust or something in the coop, but infectious bronchitis can be similar to your symptoms. Here is a good link to read about diseases and symptoms, and the ones to look at are infectious bronchitis, mycoplasma gallisepticum, ILT, and infectious coryza.:
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ps044

 

[Mrsviddy]

Have 13 birds all females except one rooster No new birds in the last 6weeks and she was adult healthy that we quarantined. We were out of town for a week and hired a chicken sitter to clean, feed and water them. No nasal discharge whatsoever. No eye swelling either. She acts relatively normal. No other chicken has It

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Hi @Mrsviddy Welcome to BYC!

Can you take a video of her so we can see and hear her? For video, upload it to youtube and provide a link. The BYC upload does not work.

 

[Mrsviddy]

Hi @Mrsviddy Welcome to BYC!

Can you take a video of her so we can see and hear her? For video, upload it to youtube and provide a link. The BYC upload does not work.

Yess I will try in the morning if I can’t get her then will try after work

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

Hoping for the best outcome for your bird You're in good hands...

 

[Eggcessive]

It is hard to tell which illness you are seeing without testing which you can get from your vet or through your state vet. It is possible that she came with some infection or that she got exposed to something in your area from the chickens or wild birds. It sounds like infectious bronchitis, a virus that causes sneezing, and mild URI symptoms. It can affect the reproductive tract, causing wrinkled egg shells and other signs. If you have vet care check on testing, or you could get her tested through this national company Zoologix who sends 3 swabs to collect yourself to diagnose:
https://www.zoologix.com/avian/Datasheets/PoultryRespiratoryPanel.htm

Here is a good list of common respiratory diseases and other common diseases, including infectious bronchitis and mycoplasma gallisepticum:
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ps044

 

[Mrsviddy]

I can’t figure out how to upload my video to you tube, but this video is exactly how my my little girl sounds.
Should I still keep her in the greenhouse? It’s about 60-65 degrees, or should i put her back in the coop. She’s eating and does not act sick. My husband said she “hiccuped”for about 20 minutes today.
How often can I use the Vet Rx?