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[Ali707]

Make sure UCD Checks for Coccidiosis. While waiting, I would start them on corid. Only two types of cocci presents with blood in the poo. The type that my co worker had did not have blood in the poo.

Okay so even though none of them are acting listless or puffy during the day, you think I should still treat for this? Does it harm anything to treat for it if they don't have it?

Do you know of anything else aside from worm and cocci that would cause quick weight loss? They are about 21-22 weeks old now.

If I start the Corid will that stop me from treating for anything else if I find they have worms or something else?

Thank you so much for always responding Ron. The symptoms and things don't sound the same as Cocci, but maybe it is because it is in the early stages.......

 

[ronott1]

Okay so even though none of them are acting listless or puffy during the day, you think I should still treat for this? Does it harm anything to treat for it if they don't have it?

Do you know of anything else aside from worm and cocci that would cause quick weight loss? They are about 21-22 weeks old now.

If I start the Corid will that stop me from treating for anything else if I find they have worms or something else?

Thank you so much for always responding Ron. The symptoms and things don't sound the same as Cocci, but maybe it is because it is in the early stages.......

corid is very safe so when cocci is a possibility start the treatment but get the poo tested so that you know for sure. It could be worms that is the problem but watery poos and losing weight are not good symptoms.

specify on the test form that you want a test for coccidiosis along with worms.

 

[chiqita]

Okay so even though none of them are acting listless or puffy during the day, you think I should still treat for this? Does it harm anything to treat for it if they don't have it?

Do you know of anything else aside from worm and cocci that would cause quick weight loss? They are about 21-22 weeks old now.

If I start the Corid will that stop me from treating for anything else if I find they have worms or something else?

Thank you so much for always responding Ron. The symptoms and things don't sound the same as Cocci, but maybe it is because it is in the early stages.......

You have moved, so the soil ( even if they are not on soil, there are flies etc) is new to them. Corid is a good idea for a just in case. Corid just stops them from absorbing a b ( the corid organism needs a lot of it) so its not a big deal short term.

I dont think that would be the loosing weight, myself, but I would still do it. I would feel the crops at night and see if they are eating ( but still loosing weight) or maybe just freaked out and off their feed.

 

[ChickNmamma]

Quote: It doesn't sound like cocci to me - but it does not harm them to treat them for it. It blocks niacin absorption but they are already finished growing most of their bones - so a short treatment won't hurt. Do not supplement with niacin because that would negate the treatment.

I think if you find its worms you can treat both at the same time, the medications do different things and do not block each other.

Personally I would have the test done first before starting any treatment. I had a few birds with super watery poop after I changed locations on them - just internal upset from that.

I would be more concerned, as you are, about the weight loss. If the bird has something internally wrong that would cause quick weight loss. Also, Polish are not strong birds, they prefer warm to cold, and if they aren't aggressive enough they might not be getting enough to eat. Remember, they are from the Mediterranean, think tropical climate! Perhaps make sure she has enough to eat, separate her for meal times if necessary so she can eat in peace? My ditz-head Mottled Houdan is an outsider for sure, she sleeps by herself - stays away from the other birds and is just generally unsociable. However, I do make sure she gets enough to eat once the rest of the flock have pigged out. Perhaps since they can't get out to range she can't get to whatever food is left?

 

[wewcz5]

Zooweemama lives in Redding and had fertile Duck eggs. She was working towards having Silver Appleyards.

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[8machines]

That wind the other night blew a cover off our coop, one of those blue canvas ones. My chickens were eating the strings and I was chasing them away till I could get it picked up. Now today one of my Plymouth Rock's is all swollen in her breast, not eating, but drinking. I massaged it and water came out. I will watch her today. She is not moving much. I worry because I recently lost a chicken and I hope it is not the same.

My young chicken has died. This is the second this week. I do not know what is going on. Maybe it's my food fermenting. I held her a long time today. It is very sad. She had the same as my other girl, the diarrhea, the drinking of the water, and when they die they are stiff and on their side. I am so sad.

 

[ronott1]

My young chicken has died. This is the second this week. I do not know what is going on. Maybe it's my food fermenting. I held her a long time today. It is very sad. She had the same as my other girl, the diarrhea, the drinking of the water, and when they die they are stiff and on their side. I am so sad.

I am so sorry!

Send her in for a free Necropsy and you will know for sure and be able to treat them.

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[ChickNmamma]

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I am sorry. I feed fermented feed and have not had this problem, but I believe you should send her in also - to make sure it isn't something other chickens can catch.

 

[OR4-hmom]

My young chicken has died. This is the second this week. I do not know what is going on. Maybe it's my food fermenting. I held her a long time today. It is very sad. She had the same as my other girl, the diarrhea, the drinking of the water, and when they die they are stiff and on their side. I am so sad.

I'm sorry she passed. I share your pain, I lost a sweet boy last week.

 

[Happy Chooks]

I'm so sorry you lost her. I agree on sending her in for necropsy. It makes me feel better knowing I'm protecting the rest of them. And if its nothing contagious or anything you could have done, it gives you peace of mind.