Pidgey wrote:Cipro's actually a human drug where Baytril's a veterinary equivalent, although a different molecule: Ciprofloxacin vs. Enrofloxacin. When metabolized by the liver, about 40% of Enrofloxacin is converted to Ciprofloxacin, which is considered an equally strong metabolite. The laws governing the use of Enrofloxacin for commercial livestock and poultry use have changed to drastically restrict its (Baytril) use so as to prevent the widespread proliferation of Fluoroquinolone-resistant pathogenic bacteria. In short, they're trying to protect us by taking Baytril off the non-veterinary market. That's why most of the pigeon supply houses can't get it anymore.

Matt wrote:I dont how much my opinion is worth on this; for the simple fact I do not medicate very much, but I do from time to time. Well because I dont medicate and I can be a real idiot a lot of the time. Anyways, I use a product called Pegosan which is manufactured by the pego company of Germany. It comes in pill and powder forms. I always get the pill form because I do not like medications in the waterer. My theory on the subject is that if You treat every bird with the medication, and you bleach the waterers every time you empty them (switching out waterers twice a day. Like an AM and a PM waterer. This lets them sit and sterilize between having water in them.) that you can knock any disease in a matter of a few days. Its my opinion, after doing both types; that the pills forms are much more effective. This, and every bird get the same dosage. With powder meds, It depends on how hot it is and how much water your birds are drinking and to truly medicate with the right about; a lot of math is involved. I've never had baytril before so I cant tell you how they compare, effictiveness-wise. But if I ever have a slight cocci problem, or even a crop slime problem; Just one pill of this will knock what ever your bird has, every time. (Or atleast it has for me.)

And I dont think its over priced at all, not for something that works as well as it does. But that is my opinion on things. Though again, What else do I have to offer but my opinion?

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