SOS. Hope to help than do harm

[Sassysilkie]

I’m so sorry I don’t think you did anything wrong. Sometimes coccidiosis can make chicks so sick and they go downhill very fast. How are the others?

Thank you for the condolences. It was tough but i’m trying to give myself grace as I tried my best. I know now to start the treatment earlier if I get more chicks next spring. I have one more sick Silkie who hasn’t perked up yet. The others 4 are great in their freshly cleaned brooder with everything scrubbed and a waterer with Corid mixture. I know its a couple day treatment but when should I expect the sick one to show improvement?

 

[ForFlocksSake]

I've picked up syringes at my local feed store, TSC, Walgreens has them in the cold meds aisle or pharmacy....

Many pharmacies will give you some for free if you ask at the counter.

 

[Sassysilkie]

I'm SO sorry. This stuff is rough. I'm sure you did not administer corid wrong, no way. It was just to late. I've caught it before poo was even bloody, just recognizing the behavior. And now I do Corid water at 6 weeks no matter as I know the load is there. It's got to be my soil. My coop brooder is spotless. I re paint my brooder walls and scrub the whole floor just prior to getting chicks.

Thank you again for the help and condolences. It was too late im thinking but I ran around and tried harder than I would have if I was the sick one lol. I will definitely take way more precautions and preventative measures next round of chicks! For now I can promise if these others make it, I will provide them with the best little life.

 

[Sassysilkie]

Many pharmacies will give you some for free if you ask at the counter.

Thank you, Ps love the name

 

[ForFlocksSake]

I’m so sorry. Unfortunately sometimes these things just happen despite our best efforts. I lost a chick in a similar way in my first batch of chickens. It was rough. Even now it’s rough losing any of them, chicks and adults. Always wonder if you could have done something to stop it.

 

[coach723]

The drench is given for up to 3 days, the medicated water needs to be given for a full 5-7 days.
Coccidia are everywhere, some environments are more conducive than others, but it's a worldwide thing that even costs the commercial industry a lot every year. Any one who has chickens will most likely deal with it at some point. Chicks are most vulnerable.
The particular strain of coccidia, the individual immune systems of the birds, and how much damage gets done to the gut before treatment starts are all variable, so time to recover can vary as well. I often see improvement within 24 -48 hours, but some may take longer. It's important to complete the complete treatment time, even if they look better, to make sure it's gotten all of them.

 

[Sassysilkie]

The drench is given for up to 3 days, the medicated water needs to be given for a full 5-7 days.
Coccidia are everywhere, some environments are more conducive than others, but it's a worldwide thing that even costs the commercial industry a lot every year. Any one who has chickens will most likely deal with it at some point. Chicks are most vulnerable.
The particular strain of coccidia, the individual immune systems of the birds, and how much damage gets done to the gut before treatment starts are all variable, so time to recover can vary as well. I often see improvement within 24 -48 hours, but some may take longer. It's important to complete the complete treatment time, even if they look better, to make sure it's gotten all of them.

Thank you again for your time and advice!

 

[coach723]

You are very welcome, I hope the rest of them recover and do well.