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I'm pretty sure I know where they got it, the is the second time that chicks I bought from rural king have had it. I quarantined them and feed them medicated food, but I didn't leave them by themselves long enough and I lost three birds because of this mistake. I should have kept them apart for 30 days 15 wasn't long enough.
 
Where and how were they kept before now? I would look at the possibility of heat stroke if they were outside or in a coop that was too warm. Were they outside on the ground? Treating for possible coccidiosis with Corid if you have seen lethargy, puffing up or hunching, not eating, blood or mucus in the poops. Make sure they drink the Corid water. Sorry for your loss.
 
daydreamtime said:
I'm pretty sure I know where they got it, the is the second time that chicks I bought from rural king have had it. I quarantined them and feed them medicated food, but I didn't leave them by themselves long enough and I lost three birds because of this mistake. I should have kept them apart for 30 days 15 wasn't long enough.
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I understand your frustration but remember, this happened fast. Most people would see chicks still healthy after two weeks as fine; it's a mistake I certainly would have made. Now you know, you're on top of it and that's all you can do! :hugs

Not sure if this was already answered but:

The correct way of treating your chickens for coccidiosis with CORID would be to add 10cc (10mg) per gallon of water for 5 consecutive days. If you have done this your flock should be okay.
 
What do the poops look like? Make sure they have good ventilation and that they do not get too warm. They should be feathered well by now and not need any supplemental heat. Hopefully, the Corid water will help to prevent any more losses. If you have the liquid Corid, you can give 2 drops orally twice a day to any chicks that appear especially weak.
 
daydreamtime said:
I live in Florida. We've lost 3 young pullets in 2 days they are all about 8 weeks old, one was a java, one was a polish, and one was unknown solid white, possibly a leghorn? Two died suddenly while we were out and we have no idea what happened they seemed fine a few hours before. The third suddenly became lethargic, drooling a lot and then it died. It was very fast. I want to save the rest of my birds from the same fate. Does anyone have suggestions? I haven't seen their poop because it was so fast, we have one that may be sick separated in a box for observation, it's a cochin. They are on purina medicated crumbles, and they get veggie treats, Healthy Hen Garden Veggies.
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I am new here but live in Florida as well. Sad for your recent loss. I don't have chickens but quails. I recently had lost a female suddenly but it was due to parasites. In reading your post I read that you mentioned they were drooling alot. Of which leads me to think it was something they ate. I know we have alot of toxic plants that grow around here of which could be deadly to poultry. I was wondering if you found out anything new about what happened to them?
 
Quail-mama said:
I am new here but live in Florida as well. Sad for your recent loss. I don't have chickens but quails. I recently had lost a female suddenly but it was due to parasites. In reading your post I read that you mentioned they were drooling alot. Of which leads me to think it was something they ate. I know we have alot of toxic plants that grow around here of which could be deadly to poultry. I was wondering if you found out anything new about what happened to them?
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They had bloody stool and other symptoms of coccidiosis :( She's treating the remaining babies for it now.
 
Coccidia are everywhere, this is one of the most common issues with chicks. New birds can bring in new strains, putting birds on new ground can introduce them to previously unexposed to strains. Once they are exposed, survive if they become ill, and have a chance to build some resistance they are at less risk. Older birds usually will only become ill if they have compromised/weakened immune systems or are exposed to a new strain. Chicks have not had the opportunity to build resistance and are most at risk. I will post the treatment chart for Corid below, for future reference (use the severe outbreak dosing), if you are using the Corid liquid then the dosages given before are correct. I will also give you a link for the oral dosing instructions that is given in addition to the medicated water. In addition a link to a very informative video on coccidiosis. When raising chicks in a brooder I start day one with giving them a plant saucer of dirt from the yard (not from the chicken run) to dustbathe and scratch around in. It's easily cleaned and dumped for fresh soil. As they get older I add a bit of soil from the chicken run. This allows them to be exposed to all the microbes in the soil naturally and have a chance to build resistance. I always have Corid on hand in case I have an outbreak since time can be critical to save them, but since starting to innoculate them with soil from day one I have had much less incidence of illness. Rainy periods where the ground stays wet for a while can sometimes cause a coccidia 'bloom' where numbers explode, and that can lead to an outbreak also. Keeping their brooder dry and as clean as you can, not letting droppings build up, and keeping feeders and waterers clean from droppings can help to prevent the spread. You cannot eradicate the coccidia from the environment, but you can take measures to reduce the risk.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/corid-oral-drench-instructions.1211991/
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https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/coccidiosis-video-worth-watching.1262022/#post-20259051
 

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