Coccidiosis

[Weston393]

I have talked to about 10 different poultry experts and this is the Solution that best worked for me!
For the treatment of coccidiosis in birds, it is highly recommended to use Corid at the rate of 9.6ml or CC per 1 gallon of water. The medication should be used consistently for about a week to two weeks. Afterward, it is advisable to administer Rooster Booster or Poultry Nutri-Drench according to the recommended dosage for another week. These supplements help to restore the nutrients back into your birds.
When dealing with an outbreak of coccidiosis in your flock, it is advisable to keep your birds in pens that are raised off the ground. This ensures that their droppings can be easily cleaned up and disposed of. You should also dig out your coop floor about 6 inches deep and dispose of the dirt far away from the coop. It is important to thoroughly clean and disinfect the pen using a solution of chlorine and water before laying down new dirt in layers. The layers should consist of lime and dirt, alternating between the two. Sprinkling DE on the top layer of dirt is also recommended.
It is crucial to ensure that your birds are fully recovered before reintroducing them to the pen. This will help to prevent a reoccurrence of the disease.

 

[Kiki]

Once a bird suffers and has been treated for coccidiosis it's unlikely they will ever need to be treated again.

Unless you bring in new birds to your flock that bring in a new strain.

 

[Weston393]

Once a bird suffers and has been treated for coccidiosis it's unlikely they will ever need to be treated again.

Unless you bring in new birds to your flock that bring in a new strain.

Grass-eating animals and wild birds can spread coccidiosis to chickens through their droppings as well.

 

[coach723]

And you can bring it in on shoes, clothing, buckets, feeders, etc. It's everywhere. And bringing in new birds can possibly bring in new strains. Trying to eradicate it from your property is likely to make you go nuts and break your back and your wallet. One bird flies over and poops, and it's back.
Keep feeders and waterers clean and dropping free. Keep droppings from building up in the coop and run. Poop boards that can be scraped daily in the coop help a lot. If your run gets wet a lot, or stays wet, then try to rectify that, the drier it stays the better. If your run is too small, then droppings are going to build up faster and you will need to clean more often.
It's incredibly common, just keep the medication(s) on hand so you have them when you need them, particularly when raising chicks.

 

[Kiki]

Grass-eating animals and wild birds can spread coccidiosis to chickens through their droppings as well.

"While coccidia can infect a wide variety of animals, including humans, birds, and livestock, they are usually species-specific. One well-known exception is toxoplasmosis caused by Toxoplasma gondii."

 

[Kiki]

https://www.elsitioavicola.com/publ...idia infects,provide immunity for other types.

Species-Specific Parasites Almost all livestock are affected by different types of coccidia. Each type of coccidia infects only one species of livestock – each is “species-specific.” There are seven different Eimeria that infect chickens, but only three cause most of the trouble in the U.S.: Eimeria tenella, Eimeria maxima, and Eimeria acervulina. Immunity to one type does not provide immunity for other types. Turkeys, ducks, geese, and other types of poultry are all infected by different types of coccidia.

Chicken coccidia species: Eimeria acervulina Eimeria maxima Eimeria tenella Eimeria necatrix Eimeria mitis Eimeria brunetti Eimeria praecox

Turkey coccidia species: Eimeria adenoeides Eimeria meleagrimitis Eimeria gallopavonis Eimeria dispersa