Cinnamon Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Dandelion, one of my 20 week old Columbines has had a 'cold' for about 4 weeks now. She has a snotty beak, & sneezes a lot,but seems fine apart from that. She has had Citricidal in her water for about 2 weeks & Respite for 2 weeks prior to that,with no improvement Is there anything else I can try or is it time for the vet to see her do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I also have a Sneezy hen. I am adding Apple Cyder Vinegar to their water as suggested by the breeder. I have another question though. My sneezy hen, Shirley, has laid her first egg today.....yay. Will it be ok to eat it being that she seems a little unwell with the sneezing????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Sarah, 4 weeks seems quite a while with no improvement so maybe the vet is the next stop - she could have a low grade chest infection which could be shifted with Baytril? Mostin - congratulations on the first egg - im sure it will be safe to eat so enjoy it As for the snuffly chook - keep a close eye on her to ensure she is eating & drinking well and i hope she improves soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I agree with Emma, Give the vet a ring and get some Baytril, that should shift it once and for all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 Just back from the vets with some Baytril. It did clear up a couple of weeks ago, but seems to have slowly come back. As you say,the Baytril should see the back of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 thank you for your advice to me too, Sorry to have hi-jacked your thread cinnamon, I hope your girl gets properly better this time. I am glad the concensus is that we can eat shirleys egg, I would have hated to have wasted my girls 1st effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
