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yes, how did you guess??? He wanted to meet everyone 
I read him the funny stories and whatnot, so he's slowly getting hooked on our chicken soaps lol.
oops, my link isn't the updated one. Here is a site that explains cocci just in case
http://poultrykeeper.com/digestive-system-problems/coccidiosis-in-backyard-chickens
https://sites.google.com/a/poultrypedia.com/poultrypedia/medicine-chart
COCCIDIOSIS Some sites say they are killed by extreme cold (below zero) High heat (above 104) and dryness. Dryness is key because they need the moisture for the spores. Spores are viable for re-infection within 24 hours. The best way to get immunity is from several minimal exposures; a sudden exposure to too much (i.e. large flock's worth of droppings) will permanently scar large portions of the intestines. SO disinfect at least every 24 hours while bird is developing immunity. Bleach will disinfect at 1 cup per gallon water. (Also kills mycoplasma). Depending on which type of cocci the bird is infected with and how many it ate at once will determine the severity. Some types with overexposure will kill quickly or permanently scar intestines severely. Whew. (but in a clean run establishment this is more rare)
I read him the funny stories and whatnot, so he's slowly getting hooked on our chicken soaps lol.oops, my link isn't the updated one. Here is a site that explains cocci just in case
http://poultrykeeper.com/digestive-system-problems/coccidiosis-in-backyard-chickens
https://sites.google.com/a/poultrypedia.com/poultrypedia/medicine-chart
COCCIDIOSIS Some sites say they are killed by extreme cold (below zero) High heat (above 104) and dryness. Dryness is key because they need the moisture for the spores. Spores are viable for re-infection within 24 hours. The best way to get immunity is from several minimal exposures; a sudden exposure to too much (i.e. large flock's worth of droppings) will permanently scar large portions of the intestines. SO disinfect at least every 24 hours while bird is developing immunity. Bleach will disinfect at 1 cup per gallon water. (Also kills mycoplasma). Depending on which type of cocci the bird is infected with and how many it ate at once will determine the severity. Some types with overexposure will kill quickly or permanently scar intestines severely. Whew. (but in a clean run establishment this is more rare)
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