Wheezing hen

[Naparoost]

My hen Greta, has been wheezing the last couple of days (just ound his out) and no laying, I don't know what to do. The vets office is closed till Monday.
Please help
Thank you

 

[chicmom]

I would go to the farm store, and pick up some Tylan, which will cost around $30 to $35, but it really will knock out any respiratory illness she has. I like the powder form. You make a gallon at a time, and you just put that in her drinking water. If you're worried that she's not drinking, give her some with a dropper.

Pricey, but great stuff. Now, if you can find Denegard, that's another great product, it's in a big jug, and advertised for swine, but it's great, plus chickens don't become resistant to it, because it's not an antibotic like Tylan is.

Good luck with your hen,
Sharon

 

[Naparoost]

Thank you, I will go to the Feed Store in the AM, I made some vegetable stock, fed her some with an eye dropper , it perked her up a bit.
Thank you or your advice.

 

[chicmom]

How is your hen? Is she getting better?

 

[Naparoost]

Not yet, but started antibiotics this morning, so my fingers are crossed. She is such a sweet sweet girl. Thank you so much for asking.
Patricia