I battle coccidiodosis routinely. Very frequently I see what appears grossly to be sourcrop as a secondary problem stemming from the GIT slow down. Normally I cull as birds show problems coping but with some birds of particular interest I invest more in to salvage, Keep fluids to bird as it will be dehydrated in a big way. I also will commit some voodoo that seems to work in improving odds of chick survival. In addition to the use of a coccidiostate (Corid), I also mix electrolytes into the drinking to help control spasms / tetany. To this I also include a water soluble antibiotic to suppress secondary infections that attack the damaged intestinal tract. The electrolytes also contain vitamins which should hamper the coccidiostat action but from what I have seen that is not the case. The voodoo part is off label use and I am not a vet so take that into consideration if your are to follow my advice.
Also keep birds from getting chilled as their thermoregulatory abilities are degraded big time. Mine try to run a fever if they can. Do not loiter as delaying treatment decreases odds of recovery.
Also keep birds from getting chilled as their thermoregulatory abilities are degraded big time. Mine try to run a fever if they can. Do not loiter as delaying treatment decreases odds of recovery.
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