[Hillview Farm]

I've been given 4 bantams by a friend of my OH. They were kept in a enclosed stable and it was rather dusty.  When we got them home and into there new home they were so excited, rolling in the grass as if its a dust bath eating the grass etc it was so lovely to see! They all look really good, clean and bright, clear nostrils and eyes, laying well but a few are sneezing. I've started them on a Flubenvet today as I understand that it covers Gapeworm which can make them sneeze.

The person I got them off said he has wormed them, given them vits in their water and got an antibiotic from the vet, so he believes its the dry and dusty environment.

I hope it is just the dust but has anyone else got any advice or ideas as to what it may be?

[Marches Farmer]

Mycoplasma?  Tylan in the water should fix it but they may always be carriers so keep them clear of any new stock coming in.

[Stereo]

I think it may be stress, we often get new birds brought in sneezing for a while but they seem to stop after a while.

[chrismahon]

Ours sneeze if the bedding gets too dry and dusty. Respiratory infection follows if not addressed immediately. The bedding should be dust free because they will flap their wings in the coop and breath it all in.


Could be stress if the birds have been immunised or if they are carriers of Myco. Bubbles in the eyes are the clue there.

[Hillview Farm]

What sort of bubbles in the eyes? Is it easy to see?

[Daisys Mum]

The bubbles in the eyes are very easy to see, just like soap bubbles.

[mojocafa]

You will know when it happens    that it doesn't

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[Hillview Farm]

No bubbles here, I just hope its the dust and stress.

Thank you all for your replies, will keep you posted as to how I get on with them

[Hillview Farm]

Where do I get tylan from? I rung scats and they said they dont know what it is! What is it?

[Marches Farmer]

It's a powder you add to their water.  Eggs aren't considered fit for human consumption while they're being dosed but OK once you stop.  Can get it online from places like Mole Valley Farmers.

[mojocafa]

You can also get from vet

[Daisys Mum]

It's a powder you add to their water.  Eggs aren't considered fit for human consumption while they're being dosed but OK once you stop.  Can get it online from places like Mole Valley Farmers.

Just got some for mine and according to the label there is no withdrawal period for eggs.

[mojocafa]

When I was using it I had no egg withdrawal

[Hillview Farm]

On mole valley farmers it says you need a prescription?! how do I get one?

[mojocafa]

Just go to vet, you should get powder there and then. I still have some left, pity we are at opposite end of country, you could have had it.

Are their eyes starting to close up