Respiratory infection / Snot
"Respiratory infection" is the collective term keepers use for an infection of the upper respiratory tract in chickens. You recognise it by sneezing, a runny nose, a swollen side of the head or eyes, dirty feathers around the nostrils and sometimes a typical smell. The cause is usually bacterial (such as infectious coryza), a mycoplasma infection or a virus, often after stress, poor ventilation or the purchase of new animals.
Does my chicken have a respiratory infection or just a cold?
That distinction cannot be made by eye. A respiratory infection calls for a proper diagnosis, because the underlying pathogen determines the approach. Many forms, such as coryza and mycoplasma, require treatment with prescription medicines from your veterinarian. Do not wait too long with this: an untreated respiratory infection spreads quickly within a flock.
Why our veterinarians recommend Respicor
Alongside the veterinary treatment, you can support the airways nutritionally. Respicor combines vitamin A and C with herbs such as thyme, eucalyptus, oregano and echinacea. It supports the airways and is also used during heat stress. A common habit is a course of 10 to 14 days when purchasing new animals, as support during a sensitive period.
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Important: Respicor does not replace a veterinary medicine or a diagnosis. It is a supplement that has its place alongside the care of your veterinarian. Any medicines are available solely on veterinary prescription and not through this webshop.
