Coccidiosis Questions

[ChickensForEggs2500]

I just remembered, my neighbor with their own chickens came over, and walked on the lawn, so that might have given them something. My local feed store carries Corid so I'll be picking some up tomorrow. The vet is quite expensive, so I'll just keep an eye out to see if anyone develops more symptoms or doesn't seem to be improving. Thank you so much!

 

[ChickensForEggs2500]

Ok, I have another question. If it turns out they do have Coccidiosis, do I just keep them form free ranging in the yard (where I suspect they got it) until it dissipates? I heard hot and cold will kill it, but it's pretty mild here. Also, will I be able to get chicks ever again? Do I run the risk of them getting it again if there is poop??? Sorry for the questions. Thanks in advance!

 

[AmeliaBedelia]

I think they will build up an immunity. But if you get new chicks, you may want to do medicated feed for a while so they can build up immunity with the meds in the feed helping keep the coccidia under control.

 

[Kiki]

So I think my hens might have coccidiosis. They have small foamy cecal poops (with a few normal ones mixed in), don't have appetites', and are slightly sluggish. I've heard that treating with Corid doesn't hurt them if they turn out not to have it. Is that true? I already read @casportpony 's amazing article with the correct dosages.

How do I clean the coop? Will the Coccidiosis stay on the floor? They are in an open air coop right now, with a dirt floor and no bedding. They get free-range time for about 3 hours a day until we get their large run built.

Will my chickens be carriers forever?

How long does it take to completely get rid of the disease?

Thank you so much!

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https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/coccidiosis-video-worth-watching.1262022/