Rip Bonny

[skyshredder]

Coccidioidomycosis is a parasitic protazoa that was Bonnys undoing.As a new chicken and coop I thought we would be invincible with a new start. Well early on I saw the telltell signs listless,small,drupping wings, nasty diarrhea stuck in her feathers.so I separated her from the other chickens and thought she would grow stronger.She died the day we took her to the vet and he took a sample and verified we were to late for her but the other 3 were saved.

 

[coach723]

Did you mean coccidiosis? That is a common gastrointestinal illness in chickens, the other is a fungal disease that affects the lungs. Just want to clarify for others who may read this thread.
If it was coccidiosis, then that exists in the environment everywhere, and it's pretty common in young birds and chicks, and happens in older birds if they are moved to new ground and exposed to new strains. I'm very sorry you lost one of them to it. Since you know you have at least one strain in your soil (it's really impossible to get rid of it) then it would be a good idea to have Corid on hand, especially if you have chicks or are bringing in new birds, that way you can treat right away if you see symptoms.

 

[Naser]

Sorry to hear that
It happened to me once, no I am using medicated feed for chicks

 

[skyshredder]

Did you mean coccidiosis? That is a common gastrointestinal illness in chickens, the other is a fungal disease that affects the lungs. Just want to clarify for others who may read this thread.
If it was coccidiosis, then that exists in the environment everywhere, and it's pretty common in young birds and chicks, and happens in older birds if they are moved to new ground and exposed to new strains. I'm very sorry you lost one of them to it. Since you know you have at least one strain in your soil (it's really impossible to get rid of it) then it would be a good idea to have Corid on hand, especially if you have chicks or are bringing in new birds, that way you can treat right away if you see symptoms.

Yes it was coccidiosis.Thanks