Both the erythromycin and the sulfa have directions for the amount to be given in water. The erythromycin is 100 gm to be mixed one tsp in a gallon of water. It doesnt specify it is for chickens or not.

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The Sulf-Di-Methox 12.5 % one ounce to 2 gallons of water. If you know the way I should give it I would sure appreciate your input. I got it at petsmart on a friends recommendation. my orpington pullets are sneezing and bugger nostriled..

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ive been using vetrx for about 5 days... can i use this erythromycin in chickens water? Erythromycin ointment is fine to use, and is used the same a terramycin ointment for respiratory diseases or conjunctivitis (pinkeye.) I would flush the eye with saline eye wash twice a day and clean out the pus or goop, and then apply an 1/8 inch bit of ointment after each cleaning. Look for any bubbles or foam in the eye, nasal drainage, sneezing, or crackly breathing. I have EM erythromycin (fish medicine) powder (200mg packets) and need to treat a rooster that has Coryza (young polish, approx 3-4 lbs).

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What would be the proper dosage of powder to water for individual, controlled oral administration? Need oral administration dose calc help- EM Erythromycin by API (fish ... In another thread that I posted on here, I asked for help with a bantam chick that has what I've now determined to be an eye infection. I was told to get terramycin, but I can't find any around here. I did have someone very kindly give me erythromycin opthalmic ointment. Is it safe to use on the...

I'm treating the flock with duramycin, vitamin supps, and a womer thats starts with a "w". HAD TO DO THE RUN AROUND THROUGH THE FEED STORES TO THE BOONE COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE. FINALLY GOT DIRECTED TO THE LONE VETERNARIAN THAT HAD ERYTHROMYCIN. I JUST NEGELCTED TO ASK THE DOSING AND HES OUT FOR THE DAY.