Nearly 5 wk.old chicks sneezing and head shaking

[hen1415]

I just put them on Tylosin water soluble powder, 1 teaspoon/ gallon x 7 days, just started today. Is there anything else I should be doing for them? They just got done with Corid for bloody stools. It seems like if it's not one thing it's another with this group of girls.

ETA: one of the littles is gasping with her mouth open upon inspiration. I listened with my stethoscope and heard intermittent crackles. Also, all are eating, drinking, and active (digging, playing, jumping).

 

[Debbie292d]

Hi,

I'd also be giving them Poultry Cell in their water every other day. A vitamin boost will most likely help them when they're down.

After you've finished the 7 days of antibiotic, be sure to give them probiotics for a week or two too.

Hopefully, they'll get better and stay better!

 

[hen1415]

Hi,

I'd also be giving them Poultry Cell in their water every other day. A vitamin boost will most likely help them when their down.

After you've finished the 7 days of antibiotic, be sure to give them probiotics for a week or two too.

Hopefully, they'll get better and stay better!

Thank you so much for your help! The poultry cell arrived today and I have probiotics waiting to be started.

Is it ok to have both poultry cell and Tylan in the water?

 

[Debbie292d]

Thank you so much for your help! The poultry cell arrived today and I have probiotics waiting to be started.

Is it ok to have both poultry cell and Tylan in the water?

Yes, you can!

 

[Eggcessive]

Where did you get these chicks—hatch them, a breeder, swap meet or sale, feed store or hatchery? Have you seen any swollen or watery eyes? Tylosin is normally given for 3-5 days to treat MG in chickens.