Possible Coccidiosis In Week Old Silkies!

[casportpony]

Oops, I see you're in New Zealand and you can't get Corid there I don't think. Can you get Amprolium 200?

 

[casportpony]

https://animalsupplies.co.nz/product/coxiprol-250ml-or-1000ml/

 

[casportpony]

You can also look for Baycox (toltrazuril) or a Sulfa antibiotic.

 

[lena_]

You can also look for Baycox (toltrazuril) or a Sulfa antibiotic.

Thanks, someone on Facebook reccomended a vet clinic I can go to in order to buy a small amount without shipping cost. Unfortunately I have to wait until my stepdad gets paid either tomorrow or the next day. My stepdad doesn't really think that they are sick beacause they are only showing one symptom which is the iffy poop. Here's a picture of the most recent poop:

In real life it is a bit more red...

 

[cmom]

Medicated starter contains Amprolium which does not cure but helps build a resistance to cocci. Most often they don't get cocci until they are outside and there they can pick it up. Usually if affects chicks a little older. This is only my experience. I'm sure it's different with others.

 

[lilmillefleur]

Okay, cool! I'm a noob when it comes to silkies.

I can confirm, that silkies have the poofiest pom pom heads! Adorable babies! I hope you can help them out.

 

[casportpony]

It's redder than I like.

 

[Kiki]

Coccidia can be brought in the house on someone's shoe, shirt, hand...easily.

 

[casportpony]

Most often they don't get cocci until they are outside and there they can pick it up. Usually if affects chicks a little older.

I've seen in some young ones of mine that have never touched the dirt.

 

[casportpony]

Coccidia can be brought in the house on someone's shoe, shirt, hand...easily.

Yeah, I had chicks in a brand new brooder get it.