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I wanted to post some information about getting your hands on Tylan, an important medication for Mycoplasma Gallisepticum. I'm sure someone else has made a thread about this somewhere, and I know a lot of information about this is widely known, but I recently had a lot of trouble getting my hands on it and had a rooster I thought I was going to lose because of it.

Tractor Supply is no longer allowed to carry any antibiotics. Chewy will not provide it to any food-producing species, without exceptions, even with a vet's recommendation.

I had talked to a vet, who told me I could get it from Chewy, who would get it to me fastest, possibly overnight. He said I could also try Tractor Supply, but that they might not have it in my area.

I was finally able to get it from a place called ValleyVet, but due to the fact that the Chewy representatives I first spoke to didn't know they weren't able to provide the medication to chickens, it would have only arrived after the weekend had passed.

I've seen that some people on here have been able to work around Chewy by claiming their chickens were pigeons. This is smart. Do this. But you can't say they're a chicken, because regardless of whether your bird is actually producing food, they will not give it to you.

Just thought I would share this, as it would have saved me a lot of panic and fear for my rooster if I'd known how to circumvent the issues.

If you think your bird has a respiratory thing, get a diagnosis and treat it as soon as possible. I got lucky with mine, but they go downhill so much faster than you think, even if they've previously been dealing with it fine.
 
I wanted to post some information about getting your hands on Tylan, an important medication for Mycoplasma Gallisepticum. I'm sure someone else has made a thread about this somewhere, and I know a lot of information about this is widely known, but I recently had a lot of trouble getting my hands on it and had a rooster I thought I was going to lose because of it.

Tractor Supply is no longer allowed to carry any antibiotics. Chewy will not provide it to any food-producing species, without exceptions, even with a vet's recommendation.

I had talked to a vet, who told me I could get it from Chewy, who would get it to me fastest, possibly overnight. He said I could also try Tractor Supply, but that they might not have it in my area.

I was finally able to get it from a place called ValleyVet, but due to the fact that the Chewy representatives I first spoke to didn't know they weren't able to provide the medication to chickens, it would have only arrived after the weekend had passed.

I've seen that some people on here have been able to work around Chewy by claiming their chickens were pigeons. This is smart. Do this. But you can't say they're a chicken, because regardless of whether your bird is actually producing food, they will not give it to you.

Just thought I would share this, as it would have saved me a lot of panic and fear for my rooster if I'd known how to circumvent the issues.

If you think your bird has a respiratory thing, get a diagnosis and treat it as soon as possible. I got lucky with mine, but they go downhill so much faster than you think, even if they've previously been dealing with it fine.
Most Injectables were taken off the shelf back in 2023. This was announced in 2022.

Most injectables require a prescription, including Tylan50 and Tylan200 so you still need a script regardless is it's a chicken, pigeon, etc.

You CAN still order Tylosin soluble (Powder) without a prescription at places like ValleyVet, Jedd's, etc.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...hibited-w-o-prescription-after-06-23.1555722/

https://nwdistrict.ifas.ufl.edu/pha...otics-will-require-prescription-in-june-2023/
 
Most Injectables were taken off the shelf back in 2023. This was announced in 2022.

Most injectables require a prescription, including Tylan50 and Tylan200 so you still need a script regardless is it's a chicken, pigeon, etc.

You CAN still order Tylosin soluble (Powder) without a prescription at places like ValleyVet, Jedd's, etc.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...hibited-w-o-prescription-after-06-23.1555722/

https://nwdistrict.ifas.ufl.edu/pha...otics-will-require-prescription-in-june-2023/
Awesome! Thanks for clarifying, I figured this stuff was widely known here but as the vet didn't seem to be aware I wanted to make a post. Do you think I should delete this, or would it be best to leave it up so your comments can be seen?
 
Awesome! Thanks for clarifying, I figured this stuff was widely known here but as the vet didn't seem to be aware I wanted to make a post. Do you think I should delete this, or would it be best to leave it up so your comments can be seen?
There's no need to delete the thread, I think others will find your struggle and the other posts helpful in the future. You probably are not the only one having issues sourcing the medications they need.
 
Most Injectables were taken off the shelf back in 2023. This was announced in 2022.

Most injectables require a prescription, including Tylan50 and Tylan200 so you still need a script regardless is it's a chicken, pigeon, etc.

You CAN still order Tylosin soluble (Powder) without a prescription at places like ValleyVet, Jedd's, etc.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...hibited-w-o-prescription-after-06-23.1555722/

https://nwdistrict.ifas.ufl.edu/pha...otics-will-require-prescription-in-june-2023/
Do you know the dose for tylan 200?
 
Do you know the dose for tylan 200?
It is a very tiny dose, and if you go to a pharmacy or Walmart, they have 1 ml syringes. Dosage for chickens is 0.05 ml per pound given 3 times a day, and it can be given orally by removing the needle. Note that it is half of 0.1 ml or 1/10 of a ml. Use it for 3-5 days. Giving it as an injection can possibly cause muscle damage, so many chicken people use it orally. Tylosin powder for the water is the generic form available at Jedds.com, and dosage is 1 tsp per gallon of water.
 
It is a very tiny dose, and if you go to a pharmacy or Walmart, they have 1 ml syringes. Dosage for chickens is 0.05 ml per pound given 3 times a day, and it can be given orally by removing the needle. Note that it is half of 0.1 ml or 1/10 of a ml. Use it for 3-5 days. Giving it as an injection can possibly cause muscle damage, so many chicken people use it orally. Tylosin powder for the water is the generic form available at Jedds.com, and dosage is 1 tsp per gallon of water.
I bought tylan 200 from tractor supply. I have a syringe or a needle. So for a 6 lb chicken what would you suggest orally?
 

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