Coccidiosis in vaccinated chicks. Corid?

[Kadu]

I have 30 3-week old chicks that were vaccinated from the hatchery. but now I see bloody poop in some. Not all of them. But I don't see any of them lethargic at all. they seem just fine. I do have corid at home, should I give it to all of them? its impossible to tell who has bloody poop and who doesn't. so if I give corid, it will go to healthy ones as well... is that ok?

 

[ronott1]

I have 30 3-week old chicks that were vaccinated from the hatchery. but now I see bloody poop in some. Not all of them. But I don't see any of them lethargic at all. they seem just fine. I do have corid at home, should I give it to all of them? its impossible to tell who has bloody poop and who doesn't. so if I give corid, it will go to healthy ones as well... is that ok?

Were the chicks vaccinated for cocci? It is more common for them to be vaccinated for mareks.

Treat all of the chicks.

 

[iawoodchip]

I would treat the flock. They might not show signs, but they've been exposed. That's just me.

 

[Kadu]

Thank you both so much for the info. I will start today. I do have another brooder next to the first one with chicks and ducks but they don't seem to have it yet. I will wait for the first signs then start with them too...

 

[Kadu]

and yes, they are vaccinated for coccidiosis and marek's both.

 

[crazychicken86]

and yes, they are vaccinated for coccidiosis and marek's both.

I know this was 5 years ago but wondering how the outcome turned out. I have a similar situation but mine are younger than 3 weeks and showing signs of weakness. Started corrid and was worried about them being so little. 5 days old. Was wondering your outcome with this I know it's 5 year's ago. But mine were vaccinated also and was worried about treating with corrid on top of them being vaccinated from the hatchery. Any insight? Thanks so much

 

[coach723]

5 days old is a little young for coccidiosis, but better safe than sorry. It usually takes about 6 days from exposure to symptoms. It will not hurt them to be on Corid even though they've been vaccinated, but the medication will negate the vaccine, just means the vaccine won't be effective. Birds that are exposed and recover will have some natural resistance to whatever strain or strains they were exposed to.
If your chicks were shipped they may be showing signs of shipping stress. Make sure they are getting plenty of fluids, electrolites might help. Some raw egg yolk can help too. If any are very weak, then some sugar water might help. Watch for pasty butt (that can kill them) and make sure your brooder temp is good. Too hot or too cold can be a big problem. The temps below are what it should be in the warmest place under a heat lamp, with plenty of room to move out of it, they need to be able to move in and out as needed to regulate their temperature. If you are using a heat plate they go under, adjust the legs so it's angled, so they can actually touch it, or move slightly away as needed. Lastly, sometimes chick starter feeds have larger pieces they can have trouble with at first, so use a coffee grinder (clean), food processor, etc to grind it up a little smaller at first if needed.

 

[crazychicken86]

Thank you! I've tried all that you've stated but unfortunately they were still dropping quickly. I didn't want to loose anymore and thought what do I have to loose if they are all dying anyway. I started the corid and have so far seen improvement. This is day 2 with treatment so I'll keep you posted on how things go. Hoping for the best. Thanks again!

 

[coach723]

Your welcome, hope the rest all recover!

 

[Morrisstacy76]

Were the chicks vaccinated for cocci? It is more common for them to be vaccinated for mareks.

Treat all of the chicks.

Is this the 20% powder? Or the liquid dosage?