Hens are dying!

[TabathaGma]

Hello,

I had 10 hens and yesterday I found my most friendly sweet chicken dead. I thought maybe it was the heat. But, this morning I found another dead and there is bloody stool under the perch where she sleeps. I ran to TS and bought some Corid and have been having the rest of the flock drink it. I am so worried that it may be too late or maybe I have misdiagnosed. The all seem ok, except maybe their combs are lighter than usual. The 2 that died also seemed fine before they died. They are all 8 to 12 months old.
Any advise!!??

 

[cherrynberry]

Hello,

I had 10 hens and yesterday I found my most friendly sweet chicken dead. I thought maybe it was the heat. But, this morning I found another dead and there is bloody stool under the perch where she sleeps. I ran to TS and bought some Corid and have been having the rest of the flock drink it. I am so worried that it may be too late or maybe I have misdiagnosed. The all seem ok, except maybe their combs are lighter than usual. The 2 that died also seemed fine before they died. They are all 8 to 12 months old.
Any advise!!??

What dose are you using? Dont put anything else in the water except corid

 

[TabathaGma]

What dose are you using? Dont put anything else in the water except corid

I did have trouble figuring out the dosage. I used 1 tsp/1 gallon. only using Corid in the water

 

[LaFleche]

Did you or any of you neighbours put out some rat/mice poison lately?

I am sorry for your loss.

 

[TabathaGma]

I do not think so, and I have about an acre separating me from the neighbors

 

[LaFleche]

I do not think so, and I have about an acre separating me from the neighbors

If Corid (Amprolium) is not strong enough, try Sulfadimethoxine.

 

[TabathaGma]

If Corid (Amprolium) is not strong enough, try Sulfadimethoxine.

ok, thank you!

 

[LaFleche]

ok, thank you!

Be sure to treat for three continous days (prepare the solution fresh each morning), then two days without treatment and follow up again with 2-3 days of treating again.
It is important to pause the treatment in between for two days, otherwise it could harm their kidneys.

 

[LaFleche]

I did have trouble figuring out the dosage. I used 1 tsp/1 gallon. only using Corid in the water

Here you go: https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...ol-ampromed-the-correct-amprolium-dose.73341/

 

[cherrynberry]

I did have trouble figuring out the dosage. I used 1 tsp/1 gallon. only using Corid in the water

Thats not enough. 2 teaspoons per gallon for 5-7 days as their only source of water. Make a new batch often.