Corid Oral Drench Instructions

[casportpony]

We do have a pet & bird clinic nearby, but they've not returned the voicemail I left 48 hours ago. This is why I mentioned we don't feel confident we'd be able to see a vet, get a script, and get it filled & in hand in time to help her out.

Are they close enough that you can drive to them and see if they're open?

 

[Castlewood]

Are they close enough that you can drive to them and see if they're open?

As luck would have it, I just spoke with someone at the clinic while I was typing up my initial response. They have to see her for an appt & the earliest available isn't until the middle of next week, so depending on how she does over the weekend that may not be an option.

 

[Alannah Chicken Lady]

When treating a bird for coccidiosis one can give an oral drench in addition to their medicated water. Here are the instructions:

Corid 9.6% liquid - Do not dilute

• Give 0.1 ml per pound of body weight orally once a day for 1-3 days.

or

• 0.02 ml per 100 grams of body weight orally once a day for 1-3 days.

Corid 20% powder - Mix 1/2 teaspoon powder with 2 teaspoons water.

• Give 0.34 ml per pound of body weight orally once a day for 1-3 days.

or

• 0.07 ml per 100 grams of body weight orally once a day for 1-3 days.

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So If I am understanding correctly: I will give an oral drench to each chicken as described, plus exclusively feed them medicated water (I have the powder so it's 1/2 tsp to 1 gallon of water). The medicated water can be 7 days. The oral drench can be done 1-3 days in a row. Correct?

 

[coach723]

The correct dose of the powder is 1 1/2 (1.5) tsp per gallon of water, for 5 - 7 days, that should be the only water available. They should have access to their regular feed also.
And yes, the drench is given in addition to the medicated water for 1 -3 days as needed.

 

[Alannah Chicken Lady]

would you drench each member of a flock whose had four chickens over the course of a week die from cocci? Or would water supply be enough? There aren't any chickens with symptoms now, other than a few pale combs. Not sure that's enough to warrent a drench of each chicken? The drench amount seems super intense too, which I understand obviously given the severity I suppose.

The correct dose of the powder is 1 1/2 (1.5) tsp per gallon of water, for 5 - 7 days, that should be the only water available. They should have access to their regular feed also.
And yes, the drench is given in addition to the medicated water for 1 -3 days as needed

 

[coach723]

If they are eating and drinking normally, with no severe symptoms, then the water is probably enough. The drench gets the medication levels up quicker, particularly if a bird is not drinking well. If symptoms are severe that can make a big difference. The medication is very safe, very little risk of overdosing, so if in doubt I would give the drench as well as the medicated water.

 

[NinjaGamer2022]

When treating a bird for coccidiosis one can give an oral drench in addition to their medicated water. Here are the instructions:

Corid 9.6% liquid - Do not dilute

• Give 0.1 ml per pound of body weight orally once a day for 1-3 days.

or

• 0.02 ml per 100 grams of body weight orally once a day for 1-3 days.

Corid 20% powder - Mix 1/2 teaspoon powder with 2 teaspoons water.

• Give 0.34 ml per pound of body weight orally once a day for 1-3 days.

or

• 0.07 ml per 100 grams of body weight orally once a day for 1-3 days.

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Can I do this for a few months old, bantam chicks? I just got a severe outbreak unexpectedlly in my pet birds. I am treating there water already. I love these babies and one already died yesterday. Help is ever greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time.

 

[coach723]

Yes, you absolutely can. Dosing is by weight, so it doesn't matter age or size. It's very hard to over dose them on it, no worries. I would absolutely give the oral dose as well as the medicated water.

 

[NinjaGamer2022]

Thank you so much for your information. I have drenched older birds once in the past, but never chicks. I love my chicks so I wanted to make sure I wouldn't poison them. Thank you for your time.

Yes, you absolutely can. Dosing is by weight, so it doesn't matter age or size. It's very hard to over dose them on it, no worries. I would absolutely give the oral dose as well as the medicated wate

 

[Bshemyshua]

We have been treating our 8 week old chickens with corid treatment. I understand that following the corid treatment with vitamin K is beneficial. My question is, what would be the recommended dosage of vitamin K in both gel capsule and powder form?