Can I treat my chickens with Corid and Valbazen at the same time?

[Jenny Loves Chickies]

My flock has Mareks, I’ve learned (the hard way) that the only way to ensure the survival of the ones that made it through initial exposure is to worm and treat for cocci every 3 months or so. Can I treat with Corid and Valbazen simultaneously in their water? Thank you!!!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

My flock has Mareks, I’ve learned (the hard way) that the only way to ensure the survival of the ones that made it through initial exposure is to worm and treat for cocci every 3 months or so. Can I treat with Corid and Valbazen simultaneously in their water? Thank you!!!

Valbazen is given orally, technically by pound at a rate of 0.08ml per pound of weight, so a 5 pound chicken would get a dose of .45ml once then repeated in 10 days.

As far as I know Valbazen settles out of water, so I don't believe it would be that effective if you just put it in the flock's water.

To answer your question though - Yes. Corid (Amprolium) and Valbazen can be given simultaneously. I find no contraindications in the information I have.

@casportpony or @dawg53 may have better ideas about administration of medications.
I do know that you can get a "formula" of Fenbendazole called Safeguard Aquasol that is specifically made to go in water, but it's very expensive.

I'm very sorry to hear about the Marek's. I know you have struggled with the disease. It's good that you have found a way to hopefully keep them healthier. I'm not questioning your method at all, but do you feel that the disease weakens birds that it allows Coccidiosis and worm overloads?

 

[casportpony]

I think it would be best to give the Valbazen orally.

 

[Jenny Loves Chickies]

Valbazen is given orally, technically by pound at a rate of 0.08ml per pound of weight, so a 5 pound chicken would get a dose of .45ml once then repeated in 10 days.

As far as I know Valbazen settles out of water, so I don't believe it would be that effective if you just put it in the flock's water.

To answer your question though - Yes. Corid (Amprolium) and Valbazen can be given simultaneously. I find no contraindications in the information I have.

@casportpony or @dawg53 may have better ideas about administration of medications.
I do know that you can get a "formula" of Fenbendazole called Safeguard Aquasol that is specifically made to go in water, but it's very expensive.

I'm very sorry to hear about the Marek's. I know you have struggled with the disease. It's good that you have found a way to hopefully keep them healthier. I'm not questioning your method at all, but do you feel that the disease weakens birds that it allows Coccidiosis and worm overloads?

Thanks so much! I don’t know why I said in their water together, I hadn’t had my coffee yet I remember now that Valbazen I give orally. I put the Corid in their water this morning and will give them Valbazen tonight when they go to roost. One is showing signs of worms/cocci so if I can do so without any stress I’ll give her Valbazen ASAP.

Mareks is truly a terrible disease and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone or anyhen, however I’m committed to helping my hens live happy lives regardless. I have found that they seem to be more susceptible to pretty much everything and that yes Mareks does weaken their systems. I’ve added garlic and bee pollen to their diets, they are on balanced crumble feed without added calcium, oyster shells available freely and they are still laying in the middle of winter. I clean their coop weekly and dust them for mites/lice. They are spoiled rotten in their Woods open air coop and run around in a really large run all day. They really seem very happy and appear to be healthy however every few months it seems a few will show signs of cocci/worms and I lost the latest hen after showing signs for a few days - I was too late. From what I understand most healthy flocks don’t need to be treated and wormed so frequently so it’s my thought that with Mareks going forward it will be a must for us .

 

[Jenny Loves Chickies]

I think it would be best to give the Valbazen orally.

Agreed! I don’t know why I forgot I give it orally for a minute

 

[casportpony]

Agreed! I don’t know why I forgot I give it orally for a minute

FWIW, I give both Valbazen and Corid at the same time.

 

[Eggcessive]

Since Mareks affects the white blood cells, many chickens with Mareks have poor immunity to common diseases. So it makes sense to use preventative care if it keeps them healthier.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Thanks so much! I don’t know why I said in their water together, I hadn’t had my coffee yet I remember now that Valbazen I give orally. I put the Corid in their water this morning and will give them Valbazen tonight when they go to roost. One is showing signs of worms/cocci so if I can do so without any stress I’ll give her Valbazen ASAP.

Mareks is truly a terrible disease and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone or anyhen, however I’m committed to helping my hens live happy lives regardless. I have found that they seem to be more susceptible to pretty much everything and that yes Mareks does weaken their systems. I’ve added garlic and bee pollen to their diets, they are on balanced crumble feed without added calcium, oyster shells available freely and they are still laying in the middle of winter. I clean their coop weekly and dust them for mites/lice. They are spoiled rotten in their Woods open air coop and run around in a really large run all day. They really seem very happy and appear to be healthy however every few months it seems a few will show signs of cocci/worms and I lost the latest hen after showing signs for a few days - I was too late. From what I understand most healthy flocks don’t need to be treated and wormed so frequently so it’s my thought that with Mareks going forward it will be a must for us .

Good idea! I'm glad that you are finding something that is working for you.

 

[Jenny Loves Chickies]

Good idea! I'm glad that you are finding something that is working for you.

Meeeee toooo!!! There is hope

 

[Jenny Loves Chickies]

One of my hens is still not feeling great, it’s been 5-6 days. I dusted her for mites/lice last night even though I can’t see any. She’s weak and doesn’t want to jump to the roost or even into the coop once she’s outside. How long does it take for Valbazen/Corid to usually take effect?

Also, does Valbazen have to be done once and then exactly 10 days later? I will be out of town and won’t be back until day 12 - I can have someone else make sure they get it but figured I’d ask first.

Thank you!!!