Corid dosage for young chicks

[redinator]

Ok, wow! Glad I didn't dose them yet. That would've been way too much.

 

[redinator]

Your 24-ounce container:
0.078125 x 24 ounces = 1.875 ml

Making this note because I'm terrible and real math
1.875 ml = 0.125 (1/8) TBSP
1.875 ML = 0.375 (3/8) TSP

 

[casportpony]

Making this note because I'm terrible and real math
1.875 ml = 0.125 (1/8) TBSP
1.875 ML = 0.375 (3/8) TSP

That's not correct. I have to go out for a couple of hours, but when I get back, I'll show you where the errors are.

 

[Debbie292d]

This is the chart I go by when we use it.

That said, I would never give it as a prevention.

Two batches of chicks have gotten coccidiosis when put outside the brooder. A batch before them, and a batch after them, I fed medicated feed for two weeks before putting them out, and for the next week while they were out there. No coccidiosis.

If I can just remember to do it!

 

[redinator]

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This is the chart I go by when we use it.

That said, I would never give it as a prevention.

Two batches of chicks have gotten coccidiosis when put outside the brooder. A batch before them, and a batch after them, I fed medicated feed for two weeks before putting them out, and for the next week while they were out there. No coccidiosis.

If I can just remember to do it!

The problem I tend to have is medicated chick feed isn't always available and keeping it on hand isn't really an option because I worry about it spoiling. That's how I ended up with the wrong medicated feed last time around and a batch of chicks got sick.

 

[redinator]

That's not correct. I have to go out for a couple of hours, but when I get back, I'll show you where the errors are.

I did say I was terrible at math.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I did the slow introduction of soil from the yard last year and still lost a few chicks. I'm hoping giving the Corid before introducing them to the soil will prevent losses.

You want exposure now, at hatch. You can still feed the medicated chick starter for a good while it's not like its going to have enough medication in it to affect the chicks or your flock that much. Broody Mama's eat medicated chick starter for weeks to a couple of months. Laying hens can eat it if you wish, just provide oyster shell free choice...

The amprolium medicated feed is needed to continue for two or three weeks after the chicks are introduced to their environment. Stopping it when they are introduced to the dirt they will be exposed to is not helpful!
Better to use the medicated feed long enough, rather than using the higher dose treatment as 'prevention'.
You are now aware that your soil has a goodly amount of coccidia, at least in wet seasons, so feed the amprolium medicated feed long enough to your chicks, every year.
Mary

Someone else can chime in here: Medicated chick feed isn’t good for laying hens because it contains amprolium, a medication meant for young chicks, and it’s too low in calcium for egg production. Adult hens don’t usually need the medication, and the low calcium can lead to thin shells and weakened bones.

But straight up antibiotic? well, its pretty standard in many places.

...But if they are separated already- then what does it matter? Are you sure that is what your flock died of?

Amprolium is a Coccidiostat, not an antibiotic. This Coccidiostat is approved for use in all poultry and there is No Withdrawal Period. Adult chickens at times, if weakened or for whatever reason may need treatment of a Coccidiostat and Amprolium is what most use.

Chick starter is low in calcium, but most All Flock feeds are as well. Providing oyster shell free choice for actively laying birds should be the norm, regardless of what type of feed that is being fed.

The main difference between Medicated Chick Starter, Chick Starter and All Flock/Flock Raiser is "medicated" and perhaps the size of the crumble.

 

[redinator]

You want exposure now, at hatch. You can still feed the medicated chick starter for a good while it's not like its going to have enough medication in it to affect the chicks or your flock that much. Broody Mama's eat medicated chick starter for weeks to a couple of months. Laying hens can eat it if you wish, just provide oyster shell free choice...



Amprolium is a Coccidiostat, not an antibiotic. This Coccidiostat is approved for use in all poultry and there is No Withdrawal Period. Adult chickens at times, if weakened or for whatever reason may need treatment of a Coccidiostat and Amprolium is what most use.

Chick starter is low in calcium, but most All Flock feeds are as well. Providing oyster shell free choice for actively laying birds should be the norm, regardless of what type of feed that is being fed.

The main difference between Medicated Chick Starter, Chick Starter and All Flock/Flock Raiser is "medicated" and perhaps the size of the crumble.

Just to make sure I understand this correctly; I can feed Medicated Chick Starter at all times, to all the chicks and chickens just add Oyster Shell free choice on the side?

 

[rosemarythyme]

Just to make sure I understand this correctly; I can feed Medicated Chick Starter at all times, to all the chicks and chickens just add Oyster Shell free choice on the side?

You can feed it the entire time you have chicks. I wouldn't use it ALL the time otherwise as it does inhibit absorption of thiamine.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Just to make sure I understand this correctly; I can feed Medicated Chick Starter at all times, to all the chicks and chickens just add Oyster Shell free choice on the side?

I wouldn't give it at ALL times, but you can certainly give it to your flock while chicks are growing up. Say to around 6-8 weeks, then switch to non medicated chick starter or an all flock feed.

Re-read my post. "A good while", Broody Mamas eat medicated chick starter, it would be assumed at some point, they are not longer brooding chicks right, then transitioning to "normal" feed.

This should not be that complicated. Either feed a medicated chick starter as your "prevention" or do as you determine and give the "prevention" of Corid for what, 21days... Chicks still need exposure to the strains of Coccidia that are in their environment.

You can still feed the medicated chick starter for a good while it's not like its going to have enough medication in it to affect the chicks or your flock that much.

Broody Mama's eat medicated chick starter for weeks to a couple of months. Laying hens can eat it if you wish, just provide oyster shell free choice...