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tmlpike that's really good news. Out of interest, how did you regurgitate her? Hope she stays healthy, although I must admit, I did have one of my chickens recover, only to get sick again and die about a week later. At least you know you've done your best for her and she is happy again now!

R Virkon will not be effective killing coccidia. Neither will bleach or soaps. I have researched a lot in the past week since I lost five of my adult hens to this. I was hoping to make my run safer for my flock. Based on what I have read, only flame (or prolonged exposure to steam) or 10%...

Oh dear. Let's hope she is better later! The white fishing maggots really worked as long as it's grain not fluid.

Thank you Kathy, do you know, could crop issues be a side effect of cocciodisis?

Claremariefield, I am so sorry that your chickens seem to be showing the same symptoms. It really is horrible.  :( One of my favourite chickens "Gobbles" has recently gotten sick, the same symptoms as our other ones who have died. I'm literally devastated. What's strange, is that only one...

I've ordered coxoid now so I'll be using that as soon as the symptoms occur. I've also completely disinfected the house and hosed down the run a bit to wash away the infected chicken's poo (I have an eglu)

I've just looked this up and I agree. I think this is my problem too. Unfortunately the hen I was concerned about died this evening :( Having seen this website: http://mikethechickenvet.wordpress.com/2012/03/18/spring-is-coming-so-is-coccidiosis/ the photo looks just like my poorly chicken...

Hi there, My flock is showing exactly the same symptoms as this. Did you ever find a solution? I hope all is better with your chickens now, I am very worried about mine :(