Leonie56 Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Hi Does anyone know where to get antibiotics for chickens? My miss pepperpot has been under the weather for some time and I've tried worming and treating for mites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweety Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Hi, if you think she may need antibiotics, you will have to take her to see a vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 What are her symptoms? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonie56 Posted June 11, 2012 Author Share Posted June 11, 2012 Shes been having a runny bum since feb/ march being very lethargic. She's a bit unsteady on her feet and her comb is still red but has a greyish tinge. She hasnt laid in over a year and she's nearly 4 years old. She can't jump up or on anything. Very worried about her and can't take her to the vets as where I live the vets know nothing about chickens! Shes still eating and drinking fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Did you worm her with Flubenvet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonie56 Posted June 11, 2012 Author Share Posted June 11, 2012 Yes with marriages pellets with flubenvet in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweety Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 She is a good age, which may have something to do with it, but the mucky bum indicates that there is more to it. Herban Liquid Tonic is very good for treating runny poos, so it may be worth trying. I would still take her to the vet tbh - even if they are not chicken experts, they should have enough knowledge to be able to diagnose an infection if that is the problem. If she needs antibiotics, you will have to see a vet anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egghead68 Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Avipro and Oregostim can sometimes be helpful for diarrhoea. You could send off a sample to Retfords for analysis too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonie56 Posted June 11, 2012 Author Share Posted June 11, 2012 What's Retfords? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egghead68 Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Retfords Poultry Partnership. They analyse samples from chickens for around £30 I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonie56 Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 Sad update Mum took her to the vets and they sent her to chicken heaven. She had big growths round her ovaries, they were draining her. Very upset but it's best for her. X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweety Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Sorry to hear that, but she had a long and, no doubt, very happy life with you. As you say, it was the best thing for her, and she isn't suffering any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonie56 Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 Thanks for all the advice and words of reassurance. I know it was the best thing for her but she was the last of my origanal girls but now she can go and meet the other one again, god I must sound mental lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Sorry to hear your news I am glad that you got her along to a vet though. Whilst many vets may not be chicken experts, they can still deal with many issues and prevent further suffering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonie56 Posted June 14, 2012 Author Share Posted June 14, 2012 Thank you, I do feel a bit better about it today knowing she's not suffering anymore. X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egghead68 Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 And she lived to a very good age! I am sure you gave her a wonderful life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Thanks for all the advice and words of reassurance.I know it was the best thing for her but she was the last of my origanal girls but now she can go and meet the other one again, god I must sound mental lol! I am so sorry you lost your girl I feel just the same when I lose any of my my hooligans people think I am mental too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
