Urgent - Pullet is gasping for air and wheezing

[Aristocat123]

Tylan 50 and Tylan 200 are back-ordered, so you probably won't find any. See if you can find some Baytril or enrofloxacin.

I have a prescription for Baytril my question is if it’s going to affect her eggs later on and we will never be able to eat them. Thank you so much for your help

 

[StephanieRose44]

I have a prescription for Baytril my question is if it’s going to affect her eggs later on and we will never be able to eat them. Thank you so much for your help

https://poultrykeeper.com/poultry-medication/baytril-used-to-treat-respiratory-problems/

I wouldn’t eat the eggs while she’s being treated, says tge antibiotic could pass through to humans and cause a resistance to antibiotics, wouldn’t want that! I hope she’s getter better !

 

[Aristocat123]

https://poultrykeeper.com/poultry-medication/baytril-used-to-treat-respiratory-problems/

I wouldn’t eat the eggs while she’s being treated, says tge antibiotic could pass through to humans and cause a resistance to antibiotics, wouldn’t want that! I hope she’s getter better !

She’s only 12 weeks old she hasn’t laid an egg yet does that still apply? New to chickens and never had to deal with this yet. Thank you

 

[Eggcessive]

Baytril is not approved for poultry due to developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. But some vets still prescribe it for chickens who are in need of a strong antibiotic, but you should not use her eggs or meat. If you do still use her eggs, you should wait at least a month. It will treat MG, secondary E.coli infections, so it would be up to you to use the Baytril. I would probably use it to see if I could save her life, but yor call. Your chicken looks very sick to me. Have you wormed your chickens recently? If she lives, I would also treat her for possible gapeworms with SafeGuard liquid goat wormer 1/4 ml per pound for 5 straight days.

 

[Aristocat123]

Baytril is not approved for poultry due to developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. But some vets still prescribe it for chickens who are in need of a strong antibiotic, but you should not use her eggs or meat. It will treat MG, secondary E.coli infections, so it would,be up to you to use the Baytril. Your chicken looks very sick to me.

That’s why I’m asking. I want to help her, so would the Baytril help her or not. New to chickens and never had to deal with this before. Thank you for your help

 

[StephanieRose44]

She’s only 12 weeks old she hasn’t laid an egg yet does that still apply? New to chickens and never had to deal with this yet. Thank you

Yes I wouldn’t worry about her eggs right now if that’s your best option I would treat her ASAP... by the time she starts to lay the antibiotic will be out her system and you won’t have to worry! But she might not make it to her first egg if you don’t test her.

 

[StephanieRose44]

https://poultrykeeper.com/poultry-medication/baytril-used-to-treat-respiratory-problems/

 

[Eggcessive]

Since she is so ill, if she should die, I would wrap her in plastic and keep her body in a refrigerator or cooler with ice, but do not freeze. Contact your state poultry vet for a necropsy to identify what disease she has—that will help a lot if any others get sick. Here are 2 contacts in FL (Gainesville and Kissimmee,) where you can call for a necropsy, and ask about a low cost for a backyard chicken:
https://extension.vetmed.ufl.edu/poultry-extension/contact-us/

https://www.metzerfarms.com/PoultryLabs.cfm

 

[Aristocat123]

Yes I wouldn’t worry about her eggs right now if that’s your best option I would treat her ASAP... by the time she starts to lay the antibiotic will be out her system and you won’t have to worry! But she might not make it to her first egg if you don’t test her.

Ok thank you. I will start treatment immediately. She is breathing much better,drinking and eating. She is alert

 

[StephanieRose44]

Yes I think it could definitely help her, if it’s what it seems to be a respiratory problem.

Baytril is not approved for poultry due to developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. But some vets still prescribe it for chickens who are in need of a strong antibiotic, but you should not use her eggs or meat. If you do still use her eggs, you should wait at least a month. It will treat MG, secondary E.coli infections, so it would,be up to you to use the Baytril. I would probably use it to see if I could save her life, but yor call. Your chicken looks very sick to me. Have you wormed your chickens recently? If she lives, I would also treat her for possible gapeworms with SafeGuard liquid goat wormer 1/4 ml per pound for 5 straight days.

The only reason Baytril is not approved for tearing poultry is because of the effect it has on the HUMAN consuming the egg from the hen treated. It could Be a lifesaver for your chicken.