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[Hangtown Farms]

I would recommend Poultry Nutri Drench formulated for poultry over Poly-Vi-Sol which is not.

Good to know. I have had great results with poly-vi -sol with weak chicks and chickens with colds but will check this out

 

[Michael Apple]

Very good advice! Give them Probiotics and vitamins after the two 5 to 7 day treatments. The second half dose is to help them build immunity.

To be clear, that is supplementation of water with the Probios and vitamin powder. I use Avian Super Pack at 1/4 tsp and Probios at 1/2 tsp per gallon of water. It is beneficial to do this 2-3 days a week regardless of whether or not chicks are being treated for coccidiosis.

 

[ronott1]

I would recommend Poultry Nutri Drench formulated for poultry over Poly-Vi-Sol which is not.

I have been reading that other vitamins are easier for the chicks to use.

What about liquid b vitamins because the B1 is depleted by the Corid?

 

[Michael Apple]

Good to know. I have had great results with poly-vi -sol with weak chicks and chickens with colds but will check this out

I've used just one drop on weak chicks that went through the stress of shipping. It works well. Here's a link: http://nutridrench.com/our-products-1.html

 

[chrissyr]

I have read the Cocci vaccine may not be very effective. It only covers a couple of possible strains. There was a post about it and many were still having birds get cocci. What a bummer!

 

[Hangtown Farms]

I've used just one drop on weak chicks that went through the stress of shipping. It works well. Here's a link: http://nutridrench.com/our-products-1.html

Thanks

 

[Michael Apple]

I have been reading that other vitamins are easier for the chicks to use.

What about liquid b vitamins because the B1 is depleted by the Corid?

Like I mentioned, limited amounts of B1 for 5-7 days is not life threatening. The Avian Super Pack I mentioned has a balance of everything needed including B1 (Thiamine). Vitamins & Electrolytes "Plus" by AgriLabs, and Pro-Vital Pigeon Economy Plus are a couple other good quality brands.

 

[liz9910]

All of the chicks but one are drinking by themselves one is hunched over and I doubt it's going make it so sad I didn't even notice until today they were fine yesterday eating drinking like usual. I bought sav a chick probiotics and electrolytes.

 

[ronott1]

All of the chicks but one are drinking by themselves one is hunched over and I doubt it's going make it so sad I didn't even notice until today they were fine yesterday eating drinking like usual. I bought sav a chick probiotics and electrolytes.

So sad! The one that is hunched over has a chance. It is holding on and the longer it lives the more the medicine will work.

Your are doing a fine job! Things like this happen to all of us.

 

[Michael Apple]

I have read the Cocci vaccine may not be very effective. It only covers a couple of possible strains. There was a post about it and many were still having birds get cocci. What a bummer!

Cocci-vac B is a preventative vaccine against 4 strains:

• Eimeria acervulina
• Eimeria mivati
• Eimeria maxima
• Eimeria tenella
• http://www.merck-animal-health-usa.com/products/130_163286/productdetails_130_163508.aspx

I've never vaccinated for coccidiosis, but have had healthy growth using Corid as a preventative in water versus medicated feed. Once chicks mature and have a well developed immune system, they do quite well.