Has anyone else had any problems with colds or respiratory infections in their flocks. My bantums seem to be worse than my layers. I have tried the terramycin and it didn't seem to budge it. Then I tried a sulfa based treatment and that seem to help a little but they are still sneezing. I checked with a vet but they don't seem too well educated in my area for poultry. They suggested to get rid of the flock and start over. Can't do that, I'm too attached to them, especially the bantums. He is giving me tylan next. I'm just afraid that he doesn't know what he is talking about. I would appreciate any input out there. Thanks
Yes, I had some major problems for the first year. What I did was to treat the water with Erythromycin, isolate the ones that didn't get well and inject them with Tylan 50 or Gallimycin for 5 days. It did the trick. I also haven't had much respiratory problems since I added Palmer, my turkey. He got a very bad respiratory problem, but the injections worked for him, too.
Thanks I'll try the tylan than and let you know how I make out.
In addition to your antibiotics you might want to try cleaning out all of your bedding. A friend of mine had a similar problem and a vet suggested this to lessen the smell of ammonia. Even the slightest smell can cause irritation. Especially when trying to fight off a virus. But becarful to keep the dust down as well, as that can cause irritation also. Hope it helps.
Changing bedding is a good point. I changed from straw to wood shavings (cedar) to ward off lice and mites and found if I mixed it up and added to my litter, it composted. It is working well for the winter as it gives off some heat, but no ammonia. I'll give the whole coop a cleaning and start over in the spring. AND, I haven't had any serious respiratory problems since then.
Thanks for everyone's input. I started them on Tylan and that has definitely made a difference. This weekend I will be changing the litter from straw back to shavings. I think that's is when all this started. I had a bale of straw left over from my halloween decorations and decided to add it to the litter and that's about when all this respiratory stuff started. I thought the straw was better and cheaper and kept using it. Now I know.
By Anonymous on Monday, January 4, 1999 - 05:09 pm:
I headed off problems with my chicks by giving them immunization in their water at 4days old and 2 months old. Worked like a charm.
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