johnandkymberley Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 (edited) Ive had a couple of hens who are sneezing and just wanted to ask what i can buy to stop them, ive thort about acv and poultry tonic but dont know whats best? they have been loused and wormed recently xx Edited August 22, 2011 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandkymberley Posted August 22, 2011 Author Share Posted August 22, 2011 Just to add, i have just seen a poo and it was watery with brown lumps in and i dont think she is laying atm xx Really need some advice here!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Have you listened to their chests? If you hear any rattles or anything then i would take them to the vets as they may well need antibiotics. If it's just the sneezes then i would try to get hold of some Citricidal to add to their water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 In view of the fact that you lost one recently I think it best to seek veterinary advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I agree with CM. In normal circumstances I would suggest Respite but I think you need to make sure it is nothing more serious than a cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandkymberley Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 okay no rattles or anything on her chest, just sneezes, i picked her up and listened to her, Willow face was a picture, looking at me on her tummy!! and i actually had to ask H2B if she was breathing it was so quiet! so what does that mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I'd reiterate the advice above - hens do get colds, and it may just be a sneeze, but as you've just sadly lost a hen, you may be better off getting her checked over by a vet. Whilst this forum is great for advice, it's really not the best place to get a diagnosis on a sick hen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Myrtle started with just some sneezes but she has been to the vets and sounds like a really snotty child. Hope your girly is ok though xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandkymberley Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 okay another update on willow (my baby!) i got a cracked today!!!!! couldnt believe it, so i have consulted advice lines etc and they have recommend some respite which has gone into the water this morning and she is drinking loads. good sign! She is being active too, so she hasnt shut down so to say, and we arent going to the vets as we think it will be too stressful at this stage, she is not being seperated either as last time when she was (with her poorly eye) everytime she was let out to free range she would take herself into the instead of the , which was her hospital wing, i pulled her out the first night and put her in the but the second time i couldnt bare to, she was cuddled up with her sister Lily. She loves being with her other sisters so for now im sticking with this, we believe the stress of Blossom dying has upset the whole flock, she was very high in the pecking order and it has all gone to pot now, and to make things worse, we had new hens 2 months ago, so in the space of 2 months, 2 pecking orders have had to be re-established! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenW Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Hello folk, I have a couple of chickens that have some sneezes because I stupidly left their roof off one night. No rattley chests or nasal discharge. What can I give them? Help would be much appreciated Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandkymberley Posted August 28, 2011 Author Share Posted August 28, 2011 Hi stevenw, have you tried the respite? i got it from a site called cockadoodlequack, it came the next day and they have a advice line and will help you loads, they are amazing xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandkymberley Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 Hi all, Just an update and some questions about Willow and Phlox: They have been on baytril for 10 days. Phlox: Much better, very rarely coughs and sneezes. eating and drinking well, laying soft eggs. poohs are good.seems to be back to her normal self Willow: Responded well to the Baytril at first, seemed to be getting better over last couple of days noticed sneezing and some deep breathing after giving some anti-biotics. Good poohs, tiny bit runny but with white cap. eating and drinking well. got back to her normal self e.g being fussy with treats! no eggs laid. Both very responsive and alert Today was the last day of Baytril for both of them, the girls seemed very bored and desperate to get out. so decided to let them free range on their own for a couple of hours and they totally loved it. straight away Phlox came out and started flicking up the soil and making a mess of the garden, which is typical Phlox! Willow needed some coaxing out, however when we were giving the morning Baytril she did try and walk out three times but i kept putting her back in. She seemed very wary of coming past us, in case we put her back in. Once past us she strutted around and did all the things she'd normally do. Pecking, scratching and dust bathing. Because of the egg withdrawal, should we continue to keep them seperated in the eglu? Are we ok to let them free range on their own? or can we let them out with the others? If Willow is still infected is it ok to leave Phlox in there with her? Can keeping them together pass it back onto Phlox that now appears to be better? Shall we take Phlox out and put her back in with the others or leave Phlox in the eglu with Willow? They always have fresh garlic in their water anyway, but do you think we should give them another dose of respite, apple cider vinegar or poultry tonic? Thanks in advance to anyone who has any advice xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
