Murdo Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 Anyone know if eggs from a hen on antibiotics are still OK to eat ? (Hen (sorry - Rosie) is on Baytril for a few days. Probably just precautionary but friends will be looking after her next week so we're taking no chances.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 When Pepper had Baytril, we were told not to eat the eggs for at least 7 days after the last day of treatment. I did notice on the other forum they were disputing this to some lengths, the min being 7 days the max 28 days. Obviously while she is on the antibiotic DO NOT eat the eggs. Maybe some others will be along to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 Never having had to give the girls antibiotics, I have no idea. Is it worth ringing the vets tomorrow and asking their advice, Murdo. It would be good to have a professional opinion as there's some confusion on other forums. I've posted another link to this topic in the sick chicken sticky for future reference too - hopefully we'll get a definitive answer from your vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Jefe Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 When Dolly was on Baytril - they asked of she was laying yet, because they advise against eating the eggs - although I don't know how long for. Hope she is improving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 I definitely wouldn't let children eat eggs if unsure about antibiotics I am allergic to every antibiotic so far developed!! Really I am I am so sensitive its unbelievable and most of these things start in childhood so if in doubt don't eat if you become sensitised due to small amounts in the diet you could then get problems later on. Fortunately I have the constitution of an ox and am never ill I swore the last time I took any that was the last time (about 6 years ago) the side effects are worse than any illness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted May 23, 2005 Author Share Posted May 23, 2005 OK, we have an answer from the vet. But I'm not sure that it was particularly authoritative. Spoke to the reception, who spoke to the vet. "It's probably not a good idea to eat the eggs" Enquired further, about how long for, and the vet went to check. Slightly more definite was the "not for 7 days after the end of the course" Can anyone think of anything to do with two weeks eggs ? It seems a shame to just bin them. Omelettes for the dog perhaps ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 Good thought .. but I would bin them, as your dog may react to any baytril in the food chain. . Shame to waste them .. but the safest thing to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I just thought i'd add i've been told by our vet 28 days. BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahbowyer Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 They might make good compost, but on the other hand the antibiotics may kill off the composting bugs! You could always paint the eggs (remove the contents first). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I've just sent an e-mail to Bayer to ask them. Do you think they will answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 They should as it is good PR but you may have to wait while the pen pusher that reads and responds to emails finds one of the techies to answer the query Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I have found this article. If you go to the last page there is a table with Baytril (Enrofloxacin) Which gives a min of 14 days withdrawal http://www.ukvet.co.uk/ukvet/articles/backyard_hens.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Got this answer so far from Bayer: Dear Mrs Williams, Thank you very much for your E-mail and your interest on Bayer Animal Health. Your inquiry has been transmitted and will be answered soon. With kind regards Elke Varoquier-Radunz Bayer HealthCare AG, Response Center Animal Health Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue1411 Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 This is probably out of date now, but just in case we've just returned from the vets. He showed us his pharmaceuticals manual (supplied by Bayer) which states that its is ok to eat ( !) your hen after 7 days from the end of the course of Baytril but egg should not officially be eaten for 28 days after the last baytril dose. Whilst we were there we checked out the official line on worming. With panacur you are supposed to wait 10 clear days before eating the eggs. However the vet did add that he personally wouldn't bother waiting past 3 days for either!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
