Agriculture Reference
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If the nasal discharge is clear,
you can sometimes repeat the above sinus-clearing
procedure for several days and the bird will recover. It also helps to give the recommen-
ded dosage of antibiotics (oxytetracycline works best) in the water for a few days.
An ear infection can also be cured if treated promptly.
The arrow shows where to squeeze a bird's sinus to drain some mucus for examination
— and where to inject an antibiotic if necessary.
If the bird does not seem to be improving, antibiotics injected into the sinuses and
breast muscle can make the difference.
1.
Prepare a ¼-inch, 20-gauge needle and bottle of oxytetracycline.
2.
While holding the bird in your lap with one hand, inject 0.5 to 1.0 cc of oxytetra-
cycline into each sinus with the other hand. Before injecting, look for the blood
vessels in the area and avoid puncturing them, though if you do it usually is not
serious.
