Corid

[1stChickenEva]

Is it OK to treat an entire mixed flock with Corid even though only one chicken got sick and died? I have two year-old chickens six month old silky, and bantams three month old olive Eggers

 

[ChickenChick46]

From everything I've read here, yes, it is safe and recommended to treat the whole flock.

 

[FarmerGirl101]

Yes, if you suspect coccidiosis then treating the whole flock is the way to go. Make sure the water with corid is the only water source and after treatment you'll want to have some vitamin water as their sole water source since corid can deplete nutrients. Poultry cell is my go to but nutridrench works fine too. Just read the directions on the label for dosage.

 

[ChickyCh00k]

Yes, treat the whole flock with the outbreak dosing of Corid for 5 days, and the preventative dose for another 7-14 days:

2 teaspoons of liquid Corid per 1 gallon of water for 5 days, and 1/2 teaspoon of Corid per 1 gallon of water for an additional 7-14 days.

If using powder Corid the dosage is:
1.5 teaspoons per gallon for five days, then 1/3 teaspoon for 7-14 days.

As mentioned above, the Corid water needs to be the sole source of drinking water, and the solution needs to be made fresh every day (toss out what wasn't consumed the day before and make fresh Corid water in the a.m.)

Edit: What were the symptoms and age of the one who passed (sorry about the loss)? Are you sure it was coccidiosis? Your older birds should have built up an immunity to the strain of cocci on your property (unless they are new to your property)...