Corridiosis concerns

[MellenD]

I lost my beautiful Hunny to corridiosis a little over a week ago. I am currently treating my remaining 2 hens with Corrid.They seem fine, except Sunny's poop is very watery and milky colored and it appears that some of her food pellets are coming out whole. Should I be concerned, or is this possibly a result of the medicine? I can't bear to lose Sunny too. Any suggestions?

 

[Eggcessive]

Did you get a necropsy to confirm the diagnosis? How much Corid are you using? I would use 2 tsp of the liquid or 1.5 tsp of the powder in each gallon of water for 5 days. Poop pictures are welcome. Do they have granite poultry grit to help the gizzard grind up food. What are you feeding including any extras?

 

[MellenD]

I've been going by the directions on the Corid bottle and using 1/2 tsp. per gallon of water. Says to do that for 21 days. They get crushed oyster shells with their food a couple times a week. They also get mealy worms to lure them back into the coop at night, and fresh blueberries for a treat. I'm afraid I don't know what a necropsy is. Can you explain the term for me? Thank you so much!

 

[MellenD]

I've been going by the directions on the Corid bottle and using 1/2 tsp. per gallon of water. Says to do that for 21 days. They get crushed oyster shells with their food a couple times a week. They also get mealy worms to lure them back into the coop at night, and fresh blueberries for a treat. I'm afraid I don't know what a necropsy is. Can you explain the term for me? Thank you so much!

 

[Eggcessive]

For chickens, the outbreak dosage of Corid amprollium is 2 tsp per gallon of water. Corid is very safe. A necropsy is an autopsy for animals, done by the state vet pathologist. It is the best way to find a diagnosis for what was wrong. Depending on the state the price can be very reasonable.

 

[MellenD]

Too late for a necropsy. We buried Hunny the day she passed. Thank you so much for your input. We've had the chickens for 4 years and this is the first we've run into any problems. I appreciate your input. I'll keep looking for answers.

 

[TillyPeeps]

Did you deworm them recently? Check for mite and lice too. For adult chickens, corridiosis outbreak is rare.

 

[MellenD]

I feel like a rotten mother. I've never dewormed them. I need to read up on taking care of my girls.