Should I continue Corid after 7 days of doing so if 10 wk old chicks still have diarrhea and some bloody poo?

[capechickmomma]

If so, how much and for how much longer?

 

[Pyxis]

If they're still showing symptoms, then yes, you should continue. What dosage have you been using? It's important to make sure you've been giving enough Corid, as sometimes the dosing you see recommended by some people is too low.

Here's a link to an article that contains proper dosing information:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...ol-ampromed-the-correct-amprolium-dose.73341/

 

[capechickmomma]

Thank you! I have the powder form of Corid and have been putting 1 t. in 1/2 gallon of water per day for 7 days. That just ended last night. So then, last night, I only put 1/3 t. in a 1/2 gallon of water.

So if the symptoms of blood and diarrhea go away within 7 extra days, I can stop it at that point? Then, I've also read something about giving them a break from it for 1-2 wks and then giving it to them again for another span of time. Do you know anything about that?

This is my 2nd round of treatment for them. The 1st round was a result of their symptoms being merely lethargy, separating themselves from the flock, not interested in eating or drinking unless we fed them ourselves. Corid worked quickly on them. That time I gave it to them for 7 days and then stopped altogether. One of my leghorns, who wasn't struggling with the symptoms originally, ended up losing strength in her legs b/c of the loss of vitamin B. So, I spent the next 2 1/2 wks giving them lots of nutritional yeast with their food. The recovery was slow, but by the end of that timeframe, she was up and back to normal. Just about that time, I started seeing the blood in their stool again and within 2 days the polish became listless. So that's when I began medicating again. So far, the Corid has not yet affected the strength in any of their legs. The coccidiosis seemed to be worse this time at least with all the blood in their poo. The polish did respond behaviorally quickly to the Corid, though. He was fine the next morning as far as being up and around, eating & drinking, etc.

I'm also wondering if I need to do any special cleaning of their coop and run after all this? If so, what do I use? I'd prefer not to use chemicals if at all possible. I clean their coop every day of the wetter, newer poos, but the run I don't. Does diatomaceous earth help with this at all? What does that combat?

Wondering what I use to combat lice, worms, and mites for them? I don't know that they have any of these but would like to ward them off if at all possible. How would I know when they have these? Is this the same lice that we can get? Probably a silly question, but wanted to confirm. Really don't want to deal with that!!!!

Then, what is Marek's disease?

Sorry for all the questions. I have so much to learn!! Thank you for all of your knowledge and help!!

 

[Pyxis]

So if the symptoms of blood and diarrhea go away within 7 extra days, I can stop it at that point? Then, I've also read something about giving them a break from it for 1-2 wks and then giving it to them again for another span of time. Do you know anything about that?

Yes, you can stop if you see the symptoms go away. The second stage of dosing can be given for up to two weeks if needed, but I would say do at least one week minimum. The second stage of dosing is 1/3 teaspoon to a gallon of water, so that's the dose you want to be giving.

I'm also wondering if I need to do any special cleaning of their coop and run after all this? If so, what do I use? I'd prefer not to use chemicals if at all possible.

Nothing special, really. Make sure to keep their bedding nice and clean while you're treating. Chickens always carry some coccidia, it's just when it gets out of control that it becomes a problem, so you don't need to try to eliminate all of the coccidia in the environment or anything like that.

Wondering what I use to combat lice, worms, and mites for them? I don't know that they have any of these but would like to ward them off if at all possible. How would I know when they have these? Is this the same lice that we can get?

Usually if the birds have lice or mites, you can physically see them. These are not the same lice that humans get, so don't be worried you can catch them from your birds. Worms are a bit trickier. If they have a low worm load, you might not see any signs. If you notice weight loss, or see actual worm eggs or worms in their poop, then you know they have worms.

For treating lice and mites, you can dust the birds with permethrin powder (though be careful if you have cats, because it's toxic to cats; if you have cats, Sevin dust is a better choice) and clean out and dust/ spray the coop with the permethrin. Then you'd need to repeat all that in ten days. As a preventative, you can add some of the powder to their dust bathing areas.

For worms, a dewormer such as Safeguard for goats (fenbendazole) or Valbazen are good choices. You can either only treat if you see signs of worms, or some people do 'preventative' dewormings every six months.

Be wary of people telling you that you can treat these things with 'all natural' methods, like using diatomaceous earth or pumpkin seeds, etc. These will not treat an active infestation, and their effectiveness as preventatives is sketchy. Sometimes you have to use man made products to treat your animals, and that's okay

Then, what is Marek's disease?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/the-great-big-giant-mareks-disease-faq.66077/

Sorry for all the questions. I have so much to learn!! Thank you for all of your knowledge and help!!

No worries, happy to help

 

[capechickmomma]

Thank you! So it's been another 14 days of 1/3 t. per 1/2 gallon of water for our now 12 wk old chicks. Unfortunately, I am still seeing a little blood still in some of their poops. Their poops look much healthier, as they are for the most part thicker. I think some birds are still struggling. I do see some softer, hamburger looking poop still. Some foamy, runny, white poops and some blood. So I'm wondering what to do now. Do I stop the medicine, or keep going? And if I keep going, do I keep up with the same amount? This seems like a long time to keep Vitamin B out of their systems... ?? Any wisdom and help would be greatly appreciated! I have no idea what I'm supposed to do now.