upper respitory infection, help meds arent working

[Eggcessive]

Probiotics are good for all chickens, and especially after getting antibiotics to restore there normal gut bacteria. Buttermilk and plain yogurt have them, and a product called Probios Dispersible Powder is good. Rooster Booster makes a vitamin/probiotic product that Tractor Supply sells. I would only give electrolytes when they are really stressed, and not getting antibiotics in their water.

 

[TherryChicken]

Ok, so you think it may help? After the probiotics, if still not going well, im going to order di methox. I cant seem to find it here in stores, so will have to order it. Im ready for my poor babies to get better already.

 

[TherryChicken]

I read on the mg information and they only have like 1 or 2 symptoms, so I dont think they have mg. They had more symptoms of coryza thrn mg.

 

[TherryChicken]

I just finished the tylan today, so am completely out of that

 

[Vamvakas]

For Coryza you could try Sulmet, it's supposed to be strong and get rid of it 2-3 days plus it's not super expansive like tylan

 

[TherryChicken]

Ok which is better, sulmet or di methox

 

[nuttinfancy]

Looks like everyone is doing a little better today, we blocked t y e side of the coop where the wind bnlows in and put flood lights in for warmth. One is still sneezy and the other one still a little gunky, but everyone else seems to be doing a little better. Could someone give me the information to the person I need to get ahold of in my area to get them tested? It's free. If you know what im talking about. I lost the contact information. Thank you

Where are you located?

One thing to know also is that chickens can have multiple illnesses going on at once. When they catch something it makes them susceptible to other respiratory illnesses. Mine had sinusitis along with their MS and some symptoms were the same so it was hard to say which illness was causing which symptoms.

 

[TherryChicken]

Where are you located?

One thing to know also is that chickens can have multiple illnesses going on at once. When they catch something it makes them susceptible to other respiratory illnesses.  Mine had sinusitis along with their MS and some symptoms were the same so it was hard to say which illness was causing which symptoms.

im in del valle tx close to austin. Ya im thinking about giving the di methox. If t he probiotics dont help I will order it.

 

[Eggcessive]

Ok which is better, sulmet or di methox

They are closely related sulfa drugs. Di-Methox or sulfamethoxine is a newer sulfa drug that may be a little better. Most feed stores do carry the Sulmet or sulfamethazine because it has been around for years. Follow that label dierctions carefully because sulfa drugs can be toxic if too much is used. An probiotics aren't going to do anything except get their intestinal bacteria healthy again after having antibiotics. They won't fight coryza or MG. If you re-read this thread you will see all of the references for necropsy and drugs, plus information about respiratory diseases.

 

[casportpony]

I really like 10% Baytril and that's what I would use if I had one with a respiratory infection. It's easy to get and not very expensive.

http://www.wood-enterprises.com/65enfloxil25.html
http://gamebirdsupplies.com/eng/index/item/12/1/enfloxil-10-50ml
http://www.mexi-cali.net/eng/index/item/24/29/enfloxil-25-ml-same-as-baytril
http://www.allbirdproducts.com/newproductpages/baytril.html

The doses my vets have recommended are:

• 10mg/kg twice a day (.1ml per 2.2 pounds) for 5 days
• 15mg/kg once a day (.15ml per 2.2 pounds) for 5 days
• 20mg/kg twice a day (.2ml per 2.2 pounds) for 5 days

Can be given orally or injected, but should not be mixed in water as it is bitter tasting and birds are less likely to drink medicated water.

-Kathy