Pullets Sneezing and Gasping

[thefadedstitch]

My apologies, I don't know how to tag someone in a post yet.
Found the BYC thread on it. I want to treat for coccidiosis as well to be on the safe side with the move and not knowing what was in the soil. The previous residents had three dogs they kept chained up around the house and the neighbor dogs would visit daily. There's no telling what they brought around. I use a bb gun on them now as they've been known to chase the neighbor's cat. The dogs might also be how my pullets got sick. I didn't even think of that till now...duh.
Will it be safe to dose them with Duragard this close to finishing Tylan?

 

[Eggcessive]

Denagard is good for MG, but many chicken medicines are used in cattle and swine. If you have given Tylan to all sick chickens, I would hold off treating with Denagard to see if this is a virus causing the sneezing. But Denagard is very good to use for another outbreak of possible MG. Keep in mind that there are several good drugs for MG treatment, but Denagard is good for both treatment and once a month prevention.

Corid is good for coccidiosis, and good to have around for an outbreak. But I think you have more of a respiratory infection now, and that can also cause runny poops and lethargy. If you see any blood in the poops, that could be coccidiosis, although there doesn’t have to be blood.

 

[Eggcessive]

Here is a long discussion about the use of denagard (tiamulin) with a lot of opinions, dosages, and there may be some advice on getting chickens to drink the bad-tasting medicated water:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/denagard-dosage.819104/

https://www.qcsupply.com/denagard-l...ZywNBJUReELiIZB8SeJh6BmfhZmEjakRoCtecQAvD_BwE

 

[thefadedstitch]

Ok. I'm having to order Denagard. But, I bought some Corid for Coccidiosis.

Three questions.

Is is safe to give the Corid at the same time as the Tylan?
I have some 3 month old Delaware chicks. Is the Corid safe for them? If so, at what dose?
Lastly, can I put electrolytes in the water with the Corid or is that overkill?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Ok. I'm having to order Denagard. But, I bought some Corid for Coccidiosis.

Three questions.

Is is safe to give the Corid at the same time as the Tylan?
I have some 3 month old Delaware chicks. Is the Corid safe for them? If so, at what dose?
Lastly, can I put electrolytes in the water with the Corid or is that overkill?

Do they have a Coccidiosis overload? Can you get confirmation through a fecal float?

From the symptoms you describe and the conversation through the thread, it was my understanding that you are dealing with a respiratory disease.

Corid is mild and won't hurt them if you do decide to use it. It is a Coccidiostat, so it is not an antibiotic.
I do not know of any contraindications of using Tylan50 and Corid together.
Corid is safe for birds of any age if you follow the correct dosing instructions. 3 month old birds generally should have built resistance to the strain(s) of Coccidia found in their environment unless they are new to your property or if they are suffering from illness.

 

[thefadedstitch]

I can't get to the vet for a fecal of any sort for a week or two. I've been using the Tylan for the respiratory issue, which one is still suffering from. During this thread and people's knowledge, I decided it was probably best if I treated for Coccidiosis as well. There's been a lot of runny poop showing up lately and I'm worried to boot so, I went all in and got some Corid.
The one pullet (Ethel) who is still showing symptoms is not gasping any more. She is sneezing loudly and has clear discharge coming from her nostrils. When she sneezes it goes all over the place. I've been wiping chicken boogers off of her beak to help make it easier to breathe.
Last night was her first night back in the coop because the weather was warmer and drier than it had been. When I let everyone out of the coop a bit ago everyone seemed energetic and went straight to foraging.
Would it be too much to add electrolytes and/probiotics to the water with the Corid?

 

[Eggcessive]

I would just leave the Corid water alone, and not mix anything. Probiotics can go in the food though.