Corid use

[akchickenman]

I am currently treating my flock for cocci and luckily my most infected bird is on the road to recovery. Regarding corid use I see everyone recommending to make a fresh batch every day. My flock uses a bucket with nipple waterers. With a bucket watering system do I really need to make a new batch each day? If so, what is the resoning? Not questioning the response but truly want to know why I need to make a new batch each day.

 

[ChickNanny13]

No clue but good question. I'm thinking the weather affects the potency of the Corid. I had to use it once, mixing a gallon for 38 chicks & used 2 qt size waterer. I kept the reserve in the frig & changed out every day. Not sure if it makes a difference but all went well. Waiting to hear the "why".

 

[Eggcessive]

The reasoning I think is to keep the contents as clean as possible, since waterers can be contaminated with droppings normally. The droppings can continue spread of the disease. But I clean out my waterers daily, especially in warm weather because even if they look clean they can get slimy. I don't have any experience with nipple waterers though.