HELP! Corid for calves??

[Suzi18]

I went to TSC to buy Corid and it says it's for calves. Is this the right stuff?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I went to TSC to buy Corid and it says it's for calves. Is this the right stuff?

Yes, that is the correct product to treat Coccidiosis. Here are some photos.
Let us know if you need dosing information for chickens.

I have an additional photo and don't know how to get it off!!! LOL

 

[Suzi18]

That's the stuff. I did 1 tsp to a gallon of water but I'm having trouble getting her to drink. I dipped her beak several times and put drops from my finger on the top of her beak. So I'm hoping that will help. She is a 12 week old Cochin Bantam and such a sweetheart.

 

[rosemarythyme]

If she won't drink or isn't drinking enough, try drenching her - use a plastic syringe, fill it with some Corid treated water, and squirt it directly into her mouth. Repeat every few hours as needed until she starts drinking for herself.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Up your Corid dosage.

Please do not just put liquids into her beak, she could aspirate or choke.
Dripping will work or you if she will eat something, soak little pieces of bread with the Corid solution.

If you have liquid Corid - you can give it undiluted if need be (in addition to making mixed solution available). Direct undiluted dose is .0.28 ml per 3lb. Since she is young, give her 3-5drops a couple of times a day. Corid is very mild and safe, so don't worry about over dosing her.

Corid dosage for Cocci is 1 1/2 teaspoons Corid powder per gallon or 2 teaspoons of 9.6% Corid liquid per gallon.
Give for 5-7 days - make sure this is the ONLY water available during that time period. Mix a fresh batch at least once a day.
After they finish treatment offer some poultry vitamins and probiotics/plain yogurt.

Reference: http://lafeber.com/vet/tube-feeding-birds/

 

[Suzi18]

I just dipped her beak and dripped it on the tip of her beak. I used the Cord water and made a porridge out of her food. She seemed to really like that and ate quite a bit. I also put some blueberries in her water hoping that will encourage her to drink more. She was up and alert this morning but after a good breakfast she seemed tired again. Should I go ahead and treat the rest of the flock too? If so...same dosage? Thank all of you so much for the help and pictures!!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

That's good that she is eating - making some porridge with the Corid water is a good idea Anything that will get it into her.

If she is housed with the others, it won't hurt to treat them with Corid.

How is her poop looking?

 

[Suzi18]

Her poop looks normal and I haven't seen any blood. I have her in the house in a dog crate and she seems pretty content. So I should make a new batch of Corid water everyday? Should I give the others the same dosage?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

If you have her separated and the others are showing no symptoms at this time, then I would treat only her.

Yes, make a fresh batch of Corid every day.

If you do decide to treat the others, the dosage would be the same

 

[Suzi18]

I didn't seperate her til last night so I'm going to go ahead and treat the others too. Thanks so much for all your help!