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    Bumblefoot: what is the withdrawal period when using bacitracin antibiotic ointment

    Three out of my 10 hens got bumblefoot. I was told after removing the scab/kernel to treat it with Bacitracin first aid antibiotic ointment. I have looked high and low and cannot confirm if there's a withdrawal period With this particular ointment. I'm just trying to figure out what I should do...
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    Coccidiosis or Worms?

    She has fully recovered and is back to normal! Thank you for the help!
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    Coccidiosis or Worms?

    Yes, super frustrating not being able to actually post photos to give a better vision to those who I need help from, but I am so grateful you reached out and offered advice! It's been a huge help! Today my hen is acting more up beat, eating now and her tale feathers are pointed up instead of...
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    Coccidiosis or Worms?

    * Tried to post photos from this morning but the site won't load them says there is an error??* She actually acts happier if she's around the flock, she tried to act normal with them around and will scratch and pack with them. But she doesn't engage in eating with them. She doesn't eat or drink...
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    Coccidiosis or Worms?

    Oh one last question lol, you mentioned not giving any vitamins during treatment time, do you suggest giving electrolytes or probiotics after treatment to help aid in gut recovery? I read about it somewhere on here.
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    Coccidiosis or Worms?

    Perfect! I will probably just treat them all with Corid first then. Thank you so much for responding so quickly, you have been a huge help!
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    Coccidiosis or Worms?

    Okay, So I know that they can all be treated for both conditions at the same time together. But to get some clarification, would you suggest that I treat the one hen to figure out what the issue is and then treat the flock following. Or should I treat the whole flock for coccidiosis first and if...
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    Coccidiosis or Worms?

    This might sound silly, but if I'm treating them all should I keep her separate or still isolate her during treatment?
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    Coccidiosis or Worms?

    Can you suggest what I should use? I read corid? And if I treat her for this first and it doesn't work then try deworming her?
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    Coccidiosis or Worms?

    Should I treat the whole flock? Dewormer requires a 'throwout" period Of eggs until the treatment's over correct?
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    Coccidiosis or Worms?

    I've been dealing with a 22 week old hen that's on and off being lethargic and not eating very much since July 28th. I Separated her from the flock gave electrolytes thinking maybe she was just dehydrated due to the heat. Ended up giving her some nutri-drentch, and offered her scrambled eggs and...
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