Hi,
I have a rooster that is about 7 months old... He fell off the roost in our coup and sprained his upper thigh. It is not broken . I have him in a cage with his 3 ladies... I want to put him on a anti inflamatory(sp) I have Predisone at home.. I also work for a Vet and she said she did not see where it would hurt him.. She is a VERY good vet but does not know or treat chickens... He is one of our favorite roosters... I am open to any suggestions... Also what is a good injectable anti. to have on hand.. I did have tylon50 but you cant get that now... Thank you for any help.
Susan

Sue, If it is just "sprained" or bruised, he will heal just fine without medication. Keeping him in a smaller cage for a rest, should do the job! But I don't know about the ladies?? He might be better off for a couple of days by himself. Chickens are not people, and medications are not often exchangeable. (Just consider size and weight??.) My dog/cat Vet, will not prescribe for my chickens. So take care--CJR

thank you CJ ...
He is in a nice pen and his ladies are doing fine by him... they are grooming him... today he stood on both legs for the first time in 3 day... I do believe that rest is his best friend..
That is why I asked here about the meds... My boss is Great but she knows nothing of chickens... I think by 2 weeks he should be better...
Thank you so much for you help
Susan