Need help with Corid dosage

[reflections]

Thank you Flock Master

 

[casportpony]

Thank you Flock Master

You're welcome, and welcome to BYC!

-Kathy

 

[casportpony]

@reflections , how are your chicks?

-Kathy

 

[zenpeeps]

I have a baby chick that was born on the 4th that I'm pretty sure has Coccidiosis. She has the exact same symptoms as one of my older girls did when she had it. How much should I put in the waterer for the other chicks?

And how much should I give her? She's extremely weak, can't stand, and we're having to give her water with a dropper.

(Extra info here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1072129/help-weak-baby-chick-with-closed-eyes )

Thank you in advance!

 

[SoManyQuestions]

Corid 9.6% solution- that's the right stuff.

Take 9.5 ml and put it in a gallon of water. Mix it, and give that to them as their only water. Change solution daily. Give for 5 days. Repeat course if coccidiosis signs come back (have had to do this myself).
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/86975/corid-dosing
see pips and peeps post #2 on this thread

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/434486/dosage-for-corid-9-6-oral-solution
here's another (post #2 in this thread)

I gave you the threads above as corroboration of the dosage I am mentioning. I have given this dose myself and had excellent results. Death can occur within 24 hours so don't delay treatment.

I would hold off on the tetracycline for now for the 9 week old, and re-evaluate the status after Corid. Those signs sound like cocci.

Adult chickens usually don't succumb to coccidiosis unless they are immunocompromised. I would consider checking the poo of the new roo for worms...check for mites or anything that would make him ill. Green diarrhea can be from bacterial infections or anything where they are not consuming enough food. You might watch said roo carefully for additional signs of illness. I personally would separate him as he is new and apparently ill. I don't give antibiotics for just diarrhea personally (corid isn't an antibiotic).

Keep in mind that I'm not a vet LOL but am just telling you what I have done. Don't administer vitamins at the same time as giving Corid.

All my birds are 3-5 months old. A little while after introducing new ladies I found bloody poops and one got noticeably sick. I did the 5 day treatment followed by 3 day vitamins + probiotics and they all got better color and act like themselves. I was told to do the same process again in two weeks. I've seen a couple questionable poos and maybe a little loss of color should I start treatment now or wait 9 more days at the two week point?

 

[casportpony]

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[SoManyQuestions]

Ok I guess I'll do 7 days the next go around to be safe. Can I start it sooner or should I wait 9 more days so it'll be 2 weeks between treatments?

 

[angelikimarie]

Please help, 3 week old chicks sick, one died last night.
For the liquid 9.6% solution
How many teaspoons per gallon?

 

[casportpony]

Please help, 3 week old chicks sick, one died last night.
For the liquid 9.6% solution
How many teaspoons per gallon?

2 teaspoons per gallon, or 1/2 teaspoon per quart for 5 days. Also okay to give each chick a drop or two orally.

 

[angelikimarie]

[COLOR=333333]2 teaspoons per gallon, or 1/2 teaspoon per quart for 5 days.  Also okay to give each chick a drop or two orally.[/COLOR]

Thank you so very much