Medication for baby chicks

[zoruagalaxy]

I have a two week old chick that shows signs of having Coccidiosis even though i have been giving her medicated feed, so i ordered a corid amprolium powder pack to mix into her water to make her better as instructed. I was wondering is it okay for my other chick to drink from the same thing she does while the medication is in? will it matter if the other drinks some? or do i seperate their drinking water?

 

[-Isla June-]

I recommend separating waters. If they happen to drink from the same water that’s fine and won’t harm them to much. But just for extra safety precautions I recommend separating the water for the healthy chicks!

 

[zoruagalaxy]

I recommend separating waters. If they happen to drink from the same water that’s fine and won’t harm them to much. But just for extra safety precautions I recommend separating the water for the healthy chicks!

Ok thank you ^.^

 

[-Isla June-]

I recommend separating waters. If they happen to drink from the same water that’s fine and won’t harm them to much. But just for extra safety precautions I recommend separating the water for the healthy chicks!

And while they have that disease I am sure you know to do it three to five days with medication in water. You might have to force the chicken to drink, if so, lightly bend the beak down in water for a short time. Also, keep the coop or whatever they are in extra clean during that time, as well as the food and water! Praying for your chick!!

 

[-Isla June-]

Ok thank you ^.^

Of course!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I have a two week old chick that shows signs of having Coccidiosis even though i have been giving her medicated feed, so i ordered a corid amprolium powder pack to mix into her water to make her better as instructed. I was wondering is it okay for my other chick to drink from the same thing she does while the medication is in? will it matter if the other drinks some? or do i seperate their drinking water?

No, you don't have to provide separate water stations. Treat all chicks within the same brooder.
Make sure you are giving the correct dose. Corid powder is 1 1/2tsp per gallon of water given for 5-7 days as the only source of drinking water. Don't add any extra vitamins/electrolytes during the course of treatment.

If the chick is not drinking, then you will want to syringe the mixed Corid water into the chick. For a tiny chick, give her one drop at a time.

If you have photos of your chicks, the brooder and the poop, those may be helpful as well. Hopefully if it is Coccidiosis, you will get the medication in a short period of time so you can begin treatment.