Potential Cocci?

[NoeK10]

One of our silkie hens became very tired and droopy all of a sudden. She was fine yesterday, but when we checked the coop today, she was lying down. We think it is cocci, and have corid, but we aren't sure. She is an adult, but it was very rainy yesterday.

1. She doesn't have bloody poop, but it is watery - does she have cocci?
2. If we aren't sure, can corid still be given, or will it be harmful to a chicken who is not sick?
3. Do we give the treated water to the rest of the chickens?

Thank you!

 

[Chicken_Obsesser]

@Eggcessive @azygous @Wyorp Rock

 

[Chicken_Obsesser]

I'd give her electrolytes and check for lice/mites.

 

[NoeK10]

I'd give her electrolytes and check for lice/mites.

No lice, no mites, we are trying an electrolyte recipe for chickens now. Thank you!

 

[rosemarythyme]

Corid is very safe to use, so no harm in using it if you're uncertain whether it's coccidiosis or not.

If you are going to use it yes it should be the only water source for the flock, and make sure to follow the recommended dosage and duration. Do not give any extra vitamins (whatever is already in the feed is fine, just nothing extra) during course of treatment.

 

[NoeK10]

Corid is very safe to use, so no harm in using it if you're uncertain whether it's coccidiosis or not.

If you are going to use it yes it should be the only water source for the flock, and make sure to follow the recommended dosage and duration. Do not give any extra vitamins (whatever is already in the feed is fine, just nothing extra) during course of treatment.

Thank you! She did have a few sips of the electrolyte water, will that have any negative effects with the corid?

 

[NoeK10]

She is drinking, but not eating, and is quarantined, but she is literally falling asleep as she stands. She seems a bit more alert after the electrolytes, but not much. But after we shake her awake, she dozes back off.

One more thing I should elaborate on is that she was leaking fluids all night. But it was not bloody. It looked rather like normal poop but in liquid form.

 

[rosemarythyme]

Thank you! She did have a few sips of the electrolyte water, will that have any negative effects with the corid?

No that shouldn't affect it.

One more thing I should elaborate on is that she was leaking fluids all night. But it was not bloody. It looked rather like normal poop but in liquid form.

Not all coccidiosis presents as bloody poop. Lethargy is the primary symptom to look for.

 

[NoeK10]

No that shouldn't affect it.

Not all coccidiosis presents as bloody poop. Lethargy is the primary symptom to look for.

Thank you so much! She is drinking the corid water now.

 

[NoeK10]

A small update, she drank a good amount, and has pooped, which was more solid than her previous one. I thought corid was slower to act. Anyone know what the cause could be?