Cocci Treatment???

[key west chick]

I'm pretty sure cocci is species specific, meaning, your dog cant get chicken cocci.

 

[Toast n Jelly]

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Found the 16 oz. sulmet for much less at Cutlers

 

[KDbeads]

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You know, I had to look it up because our vet told us it was all the same parasite... boy was he wrong!! Thanks for that little bit of info!

http://www.thepoultrysite.com/publi...anagement/41/life-cycle-and-types-of-coccidia

 

[ChickenShell]

Add vinger to their drinking water or get medicated chick food. If you get more chicks from a breeder get them vaccinated, it helps.

 

[speckledhen]

Sulmet is much cheaper than Corid, however, it's a sulpha drug and very hard on the intestines. You may see bloody poop longer than with Corid, which is a thiamine blocker and much easier on the system.

 

[Germaine_11.20]

Is it same to give new chikens 3-4 weeks old Corid as a preventative when I move them into the big girl coop? I keep them in a seperate brooder in there, but other coop matter always makes its way in there.

Or should I wait for syptoms. I would just hate to miss signs and it is easy to miss it until one of them dies.

Is there any long term effects from using it at that young age?

I hope this is not hijaking. I think those who are posting here will like this info too.

 

[powerline]

Go to randallburkey.com. They have a great selection of meds.

 

[fourfeathers]

I have read that Sulmet can be very hard on them. Go to First State Vet Supply site and read Dr. Brown's article on coccidosis. I am battling a coccidia outbreak at my house after never having it for 8 yrs. Started them on Corid, then switched to sulfadimethoxine for 5 days when my order (had to order the latter) came in. But, my chickens range in age from 6 mos to 8 yrs in several coops and not young chicks. Am a little nervous about the sulfa drug because it can cause kidney problems so am only using it directly as prescribed. It has been a pain the hindend to treat!
There are 9 types of coccidia that affect chickens and these are species specific to the chicken.

 

[FourBlade]

What is the dose of Corid for a 2 month old pullet?

 

[cafarmgirl]

What is the dose of Corid for a 2 month old pullet?

Just for future reference... you are more likely to get more and quicker responses if you start a new thread rather then posting on the end of a very old one like this. Sometimes people see it's an old thread and won't bother with it.

Regarding Corid dose: Age of the chicken does not matter. If you have the powder the dose is 1/2 teaspoon per gallon of water, make it up fresh every day and treat for 5 to 7 days. Dose for the liquid is 9.5 ml per gallon, same instructions otherwise.