First Timer - Cord Solution - Correct Dosage for Baby Chicks

[kelciep14]

Hi everyone!

We just recently received 14 babies almost one month ago. A little over a week ago, our hens decided to give us some of their own!

Considering we have always "ordered" them, we have followed the "directions" as far as how to care for them so, for the babies our hens gave us, I am worried and a first timer!

I have done loads of reading and gathered a lot of great information (mainly from here!) which prompted me to purchase:

MERIAL 150197 Corid 9.6% Oral Solution For Calves Yellow, 16 oz


Now, for the dosage.... I have NO idea! I want to use it as a preventative treatment, which to my understanding is a 21 day treatment.

I have 4 chicks in one, 2 chicks are 1 week + 3 days, 2 chicks are 1 week + 2 days.

I have 1 chick by herself, she is 5 days old.

I also purchased Raw Organic Apple Cider Vinegar.

Any help would be fantastic, along with any other pointers!

 

[Ravynscroft]

 

[Egghead_Jr]

0.06% corid solution is your dosage for prevention. Double that for an outbreak which you don't have.
Some math tells us 9.6% to 0.06% is mixing 1 to 160 and conversion of ounces to gallons makes that...

1 oz of 9.6% corid to 1.25 gallons for 0.06%.

or another way;

1 tablespoon 9.6% to 2.5 quarts

or

1 teaspoon to 1 and 2/3 pints

 

[casportpony]

0.06% corid solution is your dosage for prevention. Double that for an outbreak which you don't have.

.006%, not 0.06%
moderate = 0.012%
severe = 0.024%

Some math tells us 9.6% to 0.06% is mixing 1 to 160 and conversion of ounces to gallons makes that...

1 oz of 9.6% corid to 1.25 gallons for 0.06%.

or another way;

1 tablespoon 9.6% to 2.5 quarts

or

1 teaspoon to 1 and 2/3 pints

I am so confused... where did you get this 0.06% number?
The proper Corid dose is ~10 ml per gallon.