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    How to administer amprolium orally?

    Thank you. I personally prefer oral dosages because I then know they are getting the proper amount of medication. Whereas knowing whether a semi free range hen is drinking the same amount as they always do is, at least for me, impossible to tell. As much time as I spend with my girls I wouldn't...
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    How to administer amprolium orally?

    Thank you so much!
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    How to administer amprolium orally?

    Great. So what is the amount needed per lb per day?
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    How to administer amprolium orally?

    Ok that wording is a little vague. I understand they CAN have it in their water and given orally but should they? Is corrid meant to be given both of those way, at the same time or is that just an option and it is OK to give them JUST the oral dosage for several days? Thanks so much for the...
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    How to administer amprolium orally?

    Just to clarify chickens should get a double dose of medication? Orally and medicated water. If they are receiving .34 in water per pound and .1 orally per pound. Thats: .34ml x 5lbs= 1.7 ml. .1ml x 5lbs= .5ml Combined they are then receiving per day 2.2ml of corrid. And just...
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    Continual parasite issues-free range kinda

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    Continual parasite issues-free range kinda

    1.Fecal sample found lungworm. 2.The first time it was treated with fenbendazole aquasol. 3. Eight chickens on quarter acre. Image attached. 2 chicken coops, one chicken tunnel, 2 trees, 2 sand/dirt bathing areas, 2 large grassy areas, 3 watering stations, 2 feed stations. Water cleaned and...
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    Continual parasite issues-free range kinda

    I take my chickens to the local vet who swabbed their throat and looks at fecal samples. Fecal sample found Hi. I didn't determine they have lungworm, a veterinarian did by examing fecal under a microscope. I'm in Colorado.
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    Continual parasite issues-free range kinda

    Do you free range your birds? How large is the area they free range? How old are your current hens? What breed do you have?
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    "free range"--let's get rid of this nonsense term

    Sue! I'm looking for someone like you. If you would please, answer a few questions? 1. How long have you had your flock. Meaning Meaning same birds, not just how long have you been keeping chickens. 2. Do they get parasites(lungworm, coccidiosis)? 3. Do you test for those? 4. If they do get...
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    Continual parasite issues-free range kinda

    Edit: if you've got a free range flock, over 2 years old,, with with same chickens.. please tell me if you have these issues and if not, what you do. While advice from people is great, it's not always helpful if advice comes from someone who has new chickens or doesn't free range. I live in an...
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    Emaciated, ascites, periotinitus

    Thank you. The vet actually gave me medicine foe them; sufadimethoxine .
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    Emaciated, ascites, periotinitus

    Thank you again. Just a quick update. Had their poop tested and they have coccidiosis. I paid paid a cure and Jesus gave me a vet and now some medicine. Praise God
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    Emaciated, ascites, periotinitus

    Thank you so much for the help. I had the chickens poop tested and they have coccidiosis. She was the first one to have major infestation in her intestines. Getting them meds now. I paid to Jesus and he made a way. Praise God.
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    Emaciated, ascites, periotinitus

    Thank you so much for the reply. Yes I I unfortunately there is no cure. However, the ascites is a symptom and in itself is not fatal unless untrained causing pressure on veins and organs. I was hoping to find other options of what could be causing emaciated combined with healthy appetite and...
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