Cocci?!

[myhenSunrise]

Some of the chickens my aunt and uncle moved here last fall have possibly gotten cocci. I was wondering if any one could tell me what the most common symptoms are for this illness. There are about 5 hens or Roos that are bleeding from their vents. So if anyone could tell me any thing about cocci would be a great help!

 

[MeepBeep]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/coccidiosis-how-to-treat-it

 

[Kino]

The most common symptoms of cocci are:
diarrhea and/or blood and/or mucous in droppings.
lethargy, listlessness.
pale skin color.
loss of appetite.
weight loss in older chickens.
failure of chicks to grow/thrive.
progression of symptoms can be gradual or rapidly result in death, particularly in chicks.

Cocci invaded my flock and took 3 of my adults before we even knew what hit them. They die within 6 days (except for one, she died in a day because that can occur sometimes) and worsen as the days go on. I got the common symptoms off of this site, which may also help you: http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/12/coccidiosis-what-backyard-chicken.html

 

[MeepBeep]

Do note treatment should be started immediately if there is a diagnosis of cocci, hour can matter, some birds will show symptoms and be dead within 24 hours, others can show symptoms and decline over a period of days... So it's always best to have the Amprolium on hand and start treatment immediately...

 

[Kino]

Do note treatment should be started immediately if there is a diagnosis of cocci, hour can matter, some birds will show symptoms and be dead within 24 hours, others can show symptoms and decline over a period of days... So it's always best to have the Amprolium on hand and start treatment immediately...

Agreed, I used Corid to cure my flock (some of the chicks were infected, but this worked within 24 hours and improvement in feeding/drinking was significant). But yes, the treatment must be used right when you start seeing symptoms. If you begin treating when it's maybe their fifth or fourth day of survival, the chances of it surviving may be slimmer than if it were to be one-three days or diagnoses.

**I also agree with the fact that some die within 24 hours. One of my hens did - she showed symptoms that morning then dropped dead 8 hours later. We didn't know what was killing them until we did research, which saved a ton of lives.

 

[MeepBeep]

**I also agree with the fact that some die within 24 hours. One of my hens did - she showed symptoms that morning then dropped dead 8 hours later. We didn't know what was killing them until we did research, which saved a ton of lives.

I raise peafowl, they decline like a rock in water, sometimes never even showing a sign before it's tool late... Chickens generally have a higher resistance, but they can still go quick...

 

[Kino]

I raise peafowl, they decline like a rock in water, sometimes never even showing a sign before it's tool late... Chickens generally have a higher resistance, but they can still go quick...

Oh, sorry to hear if you lost one or two because of coccidiosis. And yeah, I've also heard that adult chickens won't die from it as easily/contract it was easily as chicks because they have stronger immune systems. The weird thing is - I had 17 adult chickens (3 of them died because of cocci) and I have over 40 chicks and not a single one died. That, however, may've been because we got the treatment for them just in time. One had cocci and lasted 3+ days with it (it takes a while for the UPS truck to ship the Corid we ordered from Amazon) so her suffering was prolonged. But, when we gave her treatment, she was immediately getting better. 3 more had cocci, but it was their first or second day of having it before the Corid came. No chicks died, but strangely 3 hens. One of them, in particular lasted over a week with it. Super odd, I felt bad because she had to suffer long, esp. since we didn't know what they were catching until it was too late!
This is an image of Snickers during her unhealthy state, and she was the chick that survived 3+ days with cocci and lived once we received the Corid:

You can tell by the way she is fluffed up and drowsy looking that something was up.

 

[cwcochran1961]

Had chickens for years. Other than a dog attach twice last year never any problems. This last batch of chicks have I believe come down with. Cocci. Called the breeder I use who is very good and state regulated. Anywho. Called him. Got the chicks started on corid. One perked right up. One who was the most recent to show symptoms. Died almost immediately. The third one , the sickest of the three a little Cochin. Is fight on. Forced fluids yesterday. This morning she did drink a little on her own when I put her break on water. But she is skin and bones. So weak. Layers on her side. Won't move. Was covered in the stinkiest runny poo. I propped her up on a 5 gallon bucket of water and basically bathed her. Dried her out her back in the nesting box with fresh bedding.
Sorry long winded and there is a question... How or what do I do to get her to eat something.? How much should she drink ? How often should I try to get her to drink. How much should she drink? I'm using the same corid solution I'm treating the flick with. 1 tablespoon in 5 gallons. Can she have a stronger dose? Please help! Really don't want to loose her. She been fighting for almost a week now. She is around 12 weeks old niw

 

[coach723]

Had chickens for years. Other than a dog attach twice last year never any problems. This last batch of chicks have I believe come down with. Cocci. Called the breeder I use who is very good and state regulated. Anywho. Called him. Got the chicks started on corid. One perked right up. One who was the most recent to show symptoms. Died almost immediately. The third one , the sickest of the three a little Cochin. Is fight on. Forced fluids yesterday. This morning she did drink a little on her own when I put her break on water. But she is skin and bones. So weak. Layers on her side. Won't move. Was covered in the stinkiest runny poo. I propped her up on a 5 gallon bucket of water and basically bathed her. Dried her out her back in the nesting box with fresh bedding.
Sorry long winded and there is a question... How or what do I do to get her to eat something.? How much should she drink ? How often should I try to get her to drink. How much should she drink? I'm using the same corid solution I'm treating the flick with. 1 tablespoon in 5 gallons. Can she have a stronger dose? Please help! Really don't want to loose her. She been fighting for

From a previous post.......
The correct dosing for Corid:
"The 9.6% Corid liquid dose I use is 10ml (2 teaspoons) per gallon for 5 days, then 2.5ml (1/2 teaspoon) per gallon for 7 days. Make fresh daily.

The 20% Corid powder dose I use is 1.5 teaspoons per gallon for 5 days, then 1/2 teaspoon for 7 days. Make fresh daily.

Medicated water must be their only source of water (no creeks, puddles ponds, etc.)"

You can also make a drench with the corid to give to an individual bird if it's very sick.
If you have liquid corid, just use a drop or two straight. For the powder you mix 1/2 tsp of powder in 10 ml of water. Dose the bird 0.07 ml of that mixture per 100 grams of weight of the bird, once a day for up to three days. The drench is used in addition to the treatment above, if neccessary.

Follow up treatment with vitamins (make sure it contains B1) and probiotics in the water. Don't give vitamins until treatment is complete.