Baytril use in Chickens?

[Anonymous]

I am having a severe respiratory problem with my Buff Orpingtons. I have tried Sulmet, But does not seem to be working.
I heard of Baytril use in Chickens, How much do you use of the oral form? (10 chcikens). How long after medicating, can I use the eggs? How long should it be given?

I need answers fast, as I have already lost 3 of my laying hens and have 4 more with coughing, sneezing, and raspy sounds.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks and Welcome!

 

[foxy]

You will need to take one of your birds to a vet for examination and to prescribe the most appropiate antibiotic for your chickens, Baytril is one, there are also others that treat respiratory infections. Good luck.

 

[Tim]

Yes, it is only available on prescription from your vet - so at least one of your birds needs to be taken in so they can confirm this is the right course of action. They -may- think injection of Tylan-200 directly into the breast is better if the birds are in a bad way. Normally you need to catch it quite early on to use water soluble antibiotics such as Tylan or Baytril.