Using Tylan 200 for Respiratory Issues

[mrsmistoffelees02]

Hello everyone! I noticed some signs of a cold in a few members of my flock here and there (an occasional sneeze, on and off runny nose, etc.) but when I saw bubbles in someone’s eye, I knew it was time to get meds.

I got Tylan 200 and am curious about dosage and who to treat. I have been researching this medication and found conflicting opinions - Should I treat the water so everyone gets a dose? Should I only administer to the clearly sick birds?

The majority are asymptomatic. The ones showing symptoms have not been quarantined because my “hospital cage” is in use. Thank you in advance!

 

[Eggcessive]

How old are the chickens, and have you added any new ones recently? I would only treat chickens who have the symptoms. Tylan200 can be given orally by removing the needle from the syringe. Dosage is 0.1 ml for a 4 pound chicken given 3 times a day for 3-5 days. You can also buy Tylosin generic powder for use in the water, and dosage is 1 tsp of the powder per gallon of water for 3-5 days. Here is where to buy that:
https://jedds.com/products/tylosin-powder

 

[mrsmistoffelees02]

How old are the chickens, and have you added any new ones recently? I would only treat chickens who have the symptoms. Tylan200 can be given orally by removing the needle from the syringe. Dosage is 0.1 ml for a 4 pound chicken given 3 times a day for 3-5 days. You can also buy Tylosin generic powder for use in the water, and dosage is 1 tsp of the powder per gallon of water for 3-5 days. Here is where to buy that:
https://jedds.com/products/tylosin-powder

Juggling different age groups, 18 weeks, 12 weeks, and 8 weeks (the younger ones are in the coop in dog crates). The oldest ones are the only ones showing symptoms, but I worry the littles have been exposed - but I guess I’ll cross that bridge if I get to it rather than treating them now anyway.

Thank you for your advice. It’s always nice to have a second opinion when trying something new!

 

[RaesChicks]

I was reading the tylosin description and it says not to use on livestock birds whose meat or eggs are intended for consumption. Is there something else that can be used that is safe for chickens that are layers?

 

[Eggcessive]

Tylosin or Tylan is actually one of the few medications or antibiotics that are approved for poultry in the US. There is no egg withdrawal for oral dosage.

 

[RaesChicks]

Thank you for clarifying

 

[Eggcessive]

FARAD is the organization to consult if you have a question about medications being okay for chickens. Many people do use medications off label for a chicken if they know what is wrong with it. Those include wormers or antibiotics. But a proper egg withdrawal time should be used for each different medicine. Here is their page and listed are FDA approved drugs for chickens:
http://www.farad.org/publications/digests/122015EggResidue.pdf