Chicken diarrhea- what to do?

[Beaus plus baby Bunny]

Is it normal that during the period when giving CORID to the hens that they experience pale comb and soft egg shells as a side effect? I gave the nutridrench following the 5 days of CORID because I knew they needed the thiamine to rebound, but maybe you are correct that all the cocci wasn't killed off first.

pale comb is a symptom of cocci

 

[ErinJones0810]

Best coarse of action is to get a fecal float test done. I don't think you can an "at home" testing. Besides, waiting for that to arrive may lose you critical time. If you call around to local vets someone will usually help you out. Last time I did this it cost me $18 to get it done. Great cost for a peice of mind.

If you can't get this done, you can administer both together. I would also use the full dose of corid, not the reduced dose for the second round.

Also, if you are giving a good quality feed, it should have the b vitamins needed for a full rebound after the corid rounds are completed, just don't dilute it with treats, etc while they recover. You can give the vitamins if you feel it is necessary.

Good to know. So far only 1 vet in my area agreed to run the test but would charge $65 so I am leaning more towards treating for both worms and coccidiosis. can both medications be added together in their water?

 

[ErinJones0810]

pale comb is a symptom of cocci

Yea I read that, thanks. The interesting thing was that her comb didn't become pale until a few days after being treated with CORID. Once she was off of the medication it returned to being red after a few days.

 

[MarlaMac]

Good to know. So far only 1 vet in my area agreed to run the test but would charge $65 so I am leaning more towards treating for both worms and coccidiosis. can both medications be added together in their water?

I have never had to use a dewormer, so I do not know. Perhaps @Eggcessive can answer that question.

 

[MarlaMac]

I have never had to use a dewormer, so I do not know. Perhaps @Eggcessive can answer that question.

Also - here is what the internet says:

Regarding Safeguard (fenbendazole) and Corid (amprolium): These medications should not be used simultaneously without veterinary guidance. While they treat different parasites—Safeguard for worms and Corid for coccidiosis—combining them can increase the risk of adverse effects or interfere with efficacy. It is recommended to administer them separately, spaced several days apart, and always consult a veterinarian before combining treatments.

I would start with Corid as that always seems the more immediate need.

 

[Eggcessive]

You can give Corid in the water, and also treat once daily with oral worming medication. When a chicken is seriously ill and one is ruling out possible issues, that is what many do. Do not mix Corid with anything. The wormer is given orally, about 1/2 ml at a time letting them swallow it.