wheezing and runny poop HELP!!!

[Chad Nolen]

Never had sick chickens before. we have 12 in our coop & run. Plenty of space, but tons of rain up here in PA. Chickens are about 21 weeks old and are coughing. Rooster hasn't crow'd correctly in 2-3 weeks and is now almost non existent. a few of the chickens seem to wheez a bit. I can't tell of any other symptoms. Mouths are not hung open they are eating and drinking. We get about 5 eggs a day from 11 hens.

any advice is appreciated!!!

 

[Eggcessive]

It would help to get a few sick birds with symptoms, tested for infectious bronchitis or MG. Have you added any new birds recently? Wild birds can also bring in an illness, as well as shoes, clothes, or equipment that has been in then
Pressence of outside chickens. Here is a good link to read about diseases:
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ps044

 

[Chad Nolen]

should i not be eating any eggs?

 

[Chad Nolen]

Should I give them ACV or Tylan?

 

[Eggcessive]

The eggs are fine to eat. ACV is really not needed—I used to use it, but in summer when they drink more, it can cause them to not absorb enough calcium, so I don’t use it anymore.

Make sure that your birds have plenty of good fresh air and overhead ventilation. Avoid damp bedding or wet areas where mold can form—that can cause aspergillosis, a fungal respiratory disease. Dust in the coop or dusty feed and other allergens can also cause problems. It can be difficult to deal with heavy rain and hot weather which can cause illnesses. Look for frequent repeated sneezing, watery or bubbles in the eyes, nasal drainage, or gasping. If those occur you may want to treat for MG.) Infectious bronchitis causes the frequent sneezing, and does not require antibiotics, since it is a virus.

 

[Chad Nolen]

What supplement should I give them then? It’s been weeks and not getting better in its own

 

[Eggcessive]

Infectious bronchitis can last 4-5 weeks in each chicken, and it can pass from one to another over weeks or months. It has to run it’s course over time. If you have a vet who could prescribe some Tylan Powder for the water, you can give that 1 tsp per gallon of water for 5 days. It would treat MG, but not IB. Feed stores do not sell oral antibiotics anymore, but Tylan50 injectable is available in the cattle section, but it has to be given orally or by injection to each chicken 2-3 times a day. Dosage is 0.2 ml per pound 2-3 times a day. Other than that I would just make sure they are eating and drinking well.

 

[anna-newhampshire]

This looks easy with homeopathy. I only treated people up to now (not professionally - professionals ask for money lol) but it is not difficult to switch gears.

Best possible outcome: a 'miraculous' cure.
Worst possible outcome: condition remains the same as before, no harm done to the birds, you're out less than $10, but the remedy could be useful for your own future colds.

Just let me know if you're interested.