Coccidiosis or Worms?

[nuthatched]

This might sound silly, but if I'm treating them all should I keep her separate or still isolate her during treatment?

No reason to seperate them

 

[Flockadozen]

Okay, So I know that they can all be treated for both conditions at the same time together. But to get some clarification, would you suggest that I treat the one hen to figure out what the issue is and then treat the flock following. Or should I treat the whole flock for coccidiosis first and if that doesn't help the one hen treat all for worms? I know generally it suggested that if one chicken has it all should be treated anyways. But I didn't know if it was worth figuring out what it was first before putting the whole flock through both of it could cause issues for the healthy ones.

 

[nuthatched]

Okay, So I know that they can all be treated for both conditions at the same time together. But to get some clarification, would you suggest that I treat the one hen to figure out what the issue is and then treat the flock following. Or should I treat the whole flock for coccidiosis first and if that doesn't help the one hen treat all for worms? I know generally it suggested that if one chicken has it all should be treated anyways. But I didn't know if it was worth figuring out what it was first before putting the whole flock through both of it could cause issues for the healthy ones.

Ah, yes. You can treat her only to see if she improves.
Corid won't hurt anyone, it's just a thiamine inhibitor and neither will worming .

 

[Flockadozen]

Ah, yes. You can treat her only to see if she improves.
Corid won't hurt anyone, it's just a thiamine inhibitor and neither will worming .

Perfect! I will probably just treat them all with Corid first then. Thank you so much for responding so quickly, you have been a huge help!

 

[nuthatched]

Perfect! I will probably just treat them all with Corid first then. Thank you so much for responding so quickly, you have been a huge help!

You're welcome, hope she recovers

 

[Flockadozen]

You're welcome, hope she recovers

Oh one last question lol, you mentioned not giving any vitamins during treatment time, do you suggest giving electrolytes or probiotics after treatment to help aid in gut recovery? I read about it somewhere on here.

 

[nuthatched]

Oh one last question lol, you mentioned not giving any vitamins during treatment time, do you suggest giving electrolytes or probiotics after treatment to help aid in gut recovery? I read about it somewhere on here.

You can, wait 3 days after the last day of treat, then start probiotics.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

22 week old hen that's on and off being lethargic and not eating very much since July 28th. I Separated her from the flock gave electrolytes thinking maybe she was just dehydrated due to the heat. Ended up giving her some nutri-drentch, and offered her scrambled eggs and an Epsom salt bath.( No egg) She got better after 5 days and was good for about 2-3 now she's on day 2 of being lethargic and depressed again.

Standing in place or sitting ( but wants to be with the flock)
5.out of the crate she's slow and sometimes pretends to walk around and scratch and Peck but never eats anything

Today she has foamy droppings that is now yellow/orange

All of my research that matches with her symptoms I've landed on worms or coccidosis.

Photos?

Can you please post photos of your Pullet and her poop?
What do you feed, including treats?

Possible it may be Coccidiosis and/or worms. Her getting better when separated out with feed, PND, etc. then getting worse after being with the flock for a few days is a bit of concern.

Is she being picked on or kept from food/water?

Yes, you separate her out treat Just Her for Coccidiosis and worms if you wish to do that. OR if you wish to leave her with her friends, then treat all for Coccidiosis and just treat Her for worms since the worm medication is given orally daily anyway.

You can find Safeguard 10%Liquid Goat Dewormer at stores like TSC, it will be the easiest dewormer to source. Valbazen (Albendazole) is a little hard to find at the moment and it does have to be ordered.


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Liquid Corid dose is 2tsp or Powdered Corid Dose is 1 1/2tsp per gallon of water given for 5-7 days as the only source of drinking water.
Do not add any extra vitamins/electrolytes that contain B1(Thiamine) to food or water during the course of treatment.

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To treat most worms that poultry can have except for Tapeworm you can use Safeguard (Fenbendazole) or Valbazen (Albendazole). Both are given orally by weight; they do not mix well with water.

Safeguard 10% Liquid Goat Dewormer or 10% Equine Paste dose is 0.23ml per pound of weight given orally once a day for 5 days in a row.
Here's how to give oral medications:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...dications-to-all-poultry-and-waterfowl.73335/