Cocci and new chicks

[hoosierclucker]

Hi all, I have a question about cocci and new chicks. We are getting through a bout of cocci that claimed 5 of my 26 Rainbow Rangers. It was horrible but fingers crossed we're out of the woods. The chicks have 3 more days on Corid but the ones that survived that I didnt think would make it are back to normal behavior so praise God. Here is the thread on that and I thank everyone who had advice and/or encouraging words. https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/790138/911-help-please
My question is how/when to integrate new chicks to my flock. Along with the Rangers we have 2 Barred Rocks, 2 Silver Laced Wyandottes and 2 Buff Orps in the brooder. They are all the same age (3 weeks) and have been together since the beginning. None of the layers had any symptoms of cocci.
Today we got 2 Auatralorps and 2 Golden Buffs to replace 4 that died in transit when we got the others. We have them in a big box in the garage and the others are in our shed we are converting to a coop in the back yard.
My question is when and how do I integrate these new chicks without putting them in danger of getting cocci? I admit I don't know all that much about it, like how they even get it and how long they are contagious. I know I will keep the babies in the garage for at least a couple weeks. What kind of precautions do I need to take to ensure they don't get cocci? or at least lower the risk? Sorry this is so long. I appreciate any tips as I'm a chicken newbie and trust the info I've gotten on this site.

 

[ten chicks]

Hi all, I have a question about cocci and new chicks. We are getting through a bout of cocci that claimed 5 of my 26 Rainbow Rangers. It was horrible but fingers crossed we're out of the woods. The chicks have 3 more days on Corid but the ones that survived that I didnt think would make it are back to normal behavior so praise God. Here is the thread on that and I thank everyone who had advice and/or encouraging words. https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/790138/911-help-please
My question is how/when to integrate new chicks to my flock. Along with the Rangers we have 2 Barred Rocks, 2 Silver Laced Wyandottes and 2 Buff Orps in the brooder. They are all the same age (3 weeks) and have been together since the beginning. None of the layers had any symptoms of cocci.
Today we got 2 Auatralorps and 2 Golden Buffs to replace 4 that died in transit when we got the others. We have them in a big box in the garage and the others are in our shed we are converting to a coop in the back yard.
My question is when and how do I integrate these new chicks without putting them in danger of getting cocci? I admit I don't know all that much about it, like how they even get it and how long they are contagious. I know I will keep the babies in the garage for at least a couple weeks. What kind of precautions do I need to take to ensure they don't get cocci? or at least lower the risk? Sorry this is so long. I appreciate any tips as I'm a chicken newbie and trust the info I've gotten on this site.

Best advice is to keep Corid on hand in case of an outbreak,you can also redose chicks in 2 weeks for 3 days. My rule has always been,if i am not sure or concerned i always medicate them for cocci. Treating them(even if they didn't have it)will not hurt them,but not treating if they have cocci,will probably kill them. Medicated starter feed does not prevent cocci. Here is a link http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/12/coccidiosis-what-backyard-chicken.html.

 

[hoosierclucker]

So would you say if I move them out to the shed with the others in a week or so and make a partition with hardware cloth I should be good? And keep a close eye on them obviously?
As for treating them a second time, is it 2 weeks from the first round was started or 2 weeks from their last dose?
Thanks for taking the time to answer!

 

[Fred's Hens]

Your chicks will build immunity as they age. Meanwhile, take no chances. Again, treating them, via their water supply, is easy, simple and prophylactic. Why would you not? It can do no harm and can only prevent another episode. They will outgrow this, but meanwhile, what are you willing to risk? Those are answers to which you must reach your own conclusions and live with the consequences of your decisions. Husbandry. It is weighty at times. Rewarding and weighty at the same time.

 

[hoosierclucker]

Well obviously I don't want to risk any more of my chicks, hence the multitude of questions. I never said I wasn't going to re-treat them for cocci. I am aware of how simple and effective it is, I simply asked if I should start the second round 2 weeks from the first time they received Corid or 2 weeks from their last dose.

 

[ten chicks]

Well obviously I don't want to risk any more of my chicks, hence the multitude of questions. I never said I wasn't going to re-treat them for cocci. I am aware of how simple and effective it is, I simply asked if I should start the second round 2 weeks from the first time they received Corid or 2 weeks from their last dose.

I always wait 2 weeks from when first dose finished. Then you can medicate again for 3 days,reason for 2 week wait, is that because of the life cycle of cocci,there would be no bugs present to kill in less than 2 weeks. Just a precautionary measure to ensure that it is under control.

 

[Fred's Hens]

hoosierclucker, of course you have the best intentions regarding your flock. I apologize if my previous post was construed in any other way.

This cool, damp spring has been tough for coccidiosis here and we lost some very good birds to it. As I said, take no chances. The Corid won't harm them and can only help once you've seen the cocci activity at work. We've still some chicks to put on the ground. They will be receiving Corid treated water for 2 days before hitting the ground and for a week following. If any signs of persistent cyst activity is seen, they'll get another 5 day round. Best wishes for you and your flock.