Where is the trachea?

[Brigabart]

I've seen so much about aspiration. My flock is sick and needs Tylan, so I'm giving it orally. I've been told to syringe it into the back of the throat. Any good illustrations of exactly where the trachea is?

 

[QueenMisha]

Here are some photos (not mine):

See that hole in the tongue? That connects to the trachea. That's what you want to avoid getting liquid into. You can see how this person has put their syringe to the side of the mouth to achieve this.

 

[Brigabart]

Thank you!!!

 

[Outpost JWB]

@QueenMisha. I tried to give you an ovation for that great post, but my iPad is not cooperating.

Great post!

 

[QueenMisha]

@QueenMisha. I tried to give you an ovation for that great post, but my iPad is not cooperating.

Great post!

Thanks!

Also, @brigabart, the wonderful @casportpony was kind enough to point me to the webpage where that first photo originates - it's written about peafowl, but it's essentially the same process and anatomy as in chickens. Link: http://www.hopkinslivestock.com/oral_dosing_article.htm