lethargic hen

[Eggcessive]

For internal layers some avian vets will do hormone implants to stop them from laying.

 

[lablover]

Yeah, I was just reading about internal laying and found several cases with production birds. That would be a good explanation for my sex links, but if the ee ends up doing the same thing, I think something else would be going on.

 

[Eggcessive]

Worms and mites can affect laying.

 

[lablover]

I'll check for mites too.

Tractor supply didn't have Corid, but I think an Atwoods has the liquid. Is it in a bottle made for injections?

 

[BantamLover21]

Quote:
Corid liquid does come in a plastic bottle, but it is not meant for injecting.

 

[casportpony]

Corid is in the cattle section at TSC. The liquid gets mixed into water.








-Kathy

 

[casportpony]

The powder dose for poultry is:

• 1.5 teaspoons to medicate one US gallon to .024%
• 3/4 teaspoon to medicate one US gallon to .012%
• 1/3 teaspoon to medicate one US gallon to .006%

The liquid dose for poultry is:

• 2 teaspoons to medicate one US gallon to .024%
• 1 teaspoons to medicate one US gallon to .012%
• 1/2 teaspoon to medicate one US gallon to .006%

FDA recommendations:
http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/animaldrugsatfda/details.cfm?dn=013-149
"Chickens
Indications: For the treatment of coccidiosis.
Amount: Administer at the 0.012 percent level in drinking water as soon as coccidiosis is diagnosed and continue for 3 to 5 days (in severe outbreaks, give amprolium at the 0.024 percent level); continue with 0.006 percent amprolium-medicated water for an additional 1 to 2 weeks."

And this link has these instructions:
http://www.drugs.com/vet/amprol-9-6-solution-can.html
"Poultry - as Soon As Caecal Coccidiosis Is Diagnosed, Give 0.024% Amprolium In The Drinking Water For 5 To 7 Days. Continue The Treatment With 0.006% Amprolium Medicated Water For An Additional One To Two Weeks. No Other Source Of Drinking Water Should Be Available To The Birds During This Time."

And this link has more info:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/818879/corid-and-amprol-amprolium-dosing

-Kathy

 

[lablover]

Thanks for that info casportpony!

I'm pretty sure my TSC didn't have either one, but the Atwoods store does. I can't get it until tomorrow though.

 

[casportpony]

I prefer the liquid, it's easier to use.

-Kathy

 

[lablover]

There isn't much difference in the hen today. She didn't have an appetite for her food, but she did eat some bread and she drank. She still walks stiff and slow, and has her chest pufffed out.