Corid dosage for young chicks

[redinator]

That’s crazy! I had no idea “medicated” meant anything other than amprolium. I haven’t used medicated feed in years but it’s good to know!

I ended up with the wrong stuff because TSC was out of the medicated chick feed I normally got so I went to a local feed store and that's what they had. I didn't even know to check the label beyond it being medicadted.

I'm trying to adapt to using Corid at the 21 day preventive treatment so I don't have to keep switching feeds.

 

[BlindLemonChicken]

Smart!

 

[Folly's place]

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

 

[redinator]

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

Doesn't Corid do the same thing without having to switch feeds?

 

[redinator]

The bottle reads:

21 day prevention . . . . .8 fl oz / 100 gal . . how much would go in a 24oz waterer?

ETA for future reference:

21 day prevention dosage:
The conversion of 8 fl oz per gallon results in 1.5 fl oz per 24 oz.
1.5 fl oz = 3 US TABLESPOONS

5 day treatment dose:
3 fl oz per 24 fl oz
3 fl oz = 6 tbsp
See correct dosage for poultry here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/corid-dosage-for-young-chicks.1683915/post-29026778

Thanks @casportpony for clearing that up.

 

[thecatumbrella]

Doesn't Corid do the same thing without having to switch feeds?

For me, it would be a convenience thing, seeing as Corid needs to be made fresh every day. Corid is also "technically" used off label for chickens, another reason I'd feel more comfortable using the food as a longer term solution.

Here's a list of their product data sheets for dosing. Keep in mind, these do not necessarily reflect the dosages that get recommended here. For example, we use 2 teaspoons per gallon to treat coccidiosis. The data sheet only says to use 1 teaspoon per gallon for bovines. So adjust at your own risk.

 

[Folly's place]

Much easier to feed the medicated feed, rather than mixing meds in drinking water, and hoping everyone gets the right amount, and actually drinks adequately.
Mary

 

[redinator]

Much easier to feed the medicated feed, rather than mixing meds in drinking water, and hoping everyone gets the right amount, and actually drinks adequately.
Mary

The problem with that is the chicks go out with the older birds at 8-10 weeks old. I've been told the medicated chick feed has too much protein for laying hens . . . am I supposed to keep them separated for 16 weeks then integrate them?

The 21 day preventive dose of Corid is much easier to manage time wise since the chicks are in a seperate run until they're 8 weeks old.

 

[BlindLemonChicken]

I've been told the medicated chick feed has too much protein for laying hens

Where did you hear this? I feed chick starter to all my chickens year-round.

 

[redinator]

Where did you hear this? I feed chick starter to all my chickens year-round.

I'm not sure, probably on here somewhere. It would definitely uncomplicate the whole process if that's the case.