My chickens are on antibiotics. When can I safely eat their eggs?

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Hi! I have a concern: I have 2 hens that have fowl pox and they are being given an antibiotic. Is it safe to eat their eggs since they are taking the antibiotic? Or when I can consume their eggs?? Thanxxx! :). Pet's info: Farm Animal | Farm Chicken | Female

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

I do not recommend you eat the eggs while your hens are on an antibiotic treatment. Depending on the type of antibiotic used there is a withdrawal period for eggs (your vet who prescribed the antibiotic can and should tell you) after which you can consume the eggs safely.

My chickens are on antibiotics. When can I safely eat their eggs?

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