Sick chick!

[Chickmama7]

My chicks are about 10 ish weeks old.. One died a few weeks ago from an unknown cause! Possibly cocci.. I noticed today another one is very lethargic, not
Moving around, not very stable. I don't know if this has been answered on here before.. But should I treat for cocci even if I'm not sure?? And should I treat the others? Will
It hurt if I'm not sure she has it? Thank you!!!!!!!!

 

[Eggcessive]

Treating with Corid (amprollium) for cocci is not dangerous, and with the symptoms you are seeing and the death of another, I would start it right away. Dosage is 2 tsp of the liquid, or 1.5 tsp of the powder per gallon of water for 5-7 days. Read this: http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/12/coccidiosis-what-backyard-chicken.html

 

[Chickmama7]

Thank you!!!! I so so appreciate your response! Treating right away thank you!

 

[Chickmama7]

Actually, I've been feeding the sick chick with a dropper... Do I just give you that mixture that way? Or should she get a higher dose??

 

[Eggcessive]

Corid is meant to be given the way I posted in my previous post, in the water. That way the chick will drink an appropriate amount. If it is too weak to eat or you want to give it a boost, then giving 2 drops of undiluted Corid, (or mixing 2 tsp of the powder in 2 tsp of water, and that will be equivalent concentration of the undiluted liquid version,) twice a day.

 

[Chickmama7]

Ok that is what I'm about to do! Just picked up the corid! Thank you so much!