The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!

[aoxa]

I was reading another thread last week involving a Canadian with a severe cocci outbreak. He was having a hard time getting Corid, but another Canadian said to look for amprollium which is the generic name.

I just asked Jamie about it. I have to get it from the provincial vet office. Asked him for contact info so I can get it on hand. They don't sell it at the feed store :/ We have a hard time getting our hands on the sort of meds you guys can get there.

 

[Bulldogma]

Oh and get this.. our feed store does not sell corid or sulmet. What the heck am I supposed to treat if I get a real outbreak?

Glad some seem to be better. Check online like on Amazon.com... but of course Canada has different laws than the US. Hope you can find some! It's a good thing to keep on hand just in case.

 

[Bulldogma]

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[Toast n Jelly]

Canadians can order corid from Jeffers. http://www.jefferspet.com/search.asp?camid=LIV&ss=corid&search-submit=GO

 

[aoxa]

Canadians can order corid from Jeffers. http://www.jefferspet.com/search.asp?camid=LIV&ss=corid&search-submit=GO

Yeah but I need it quick just in case it is cocci.

Jamie seems to think it is. He said it is unusal for this age, but not unheard of. He asked specifically if I changed the bedding from the last group.

Said stress makes it worse.

Some still droopy, but drinking - which is a good sign. Most are eating. The RSLs look worse off than the meaties.

 

[Eggcessive]

Here is some info I just came across from an older thread: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/186479/milk-flush-for-coccidiosis

 

[zinia8]

Yeah but I need it quick just in case it is cocci. 

Jamie seems to think it is. He said it is unusal for this age, but not unheard of. He asked specifically if I changed the bedding from the last group.

Said stress makes it worse. 

Some still droopy, but drinking - which is a good sign. Most are eating. The RSLs look worse off than the meaties. 

I hope everything works out.

 

[jlynnet]

Justine, when mine started showing the signs of cocci, they didn't all have bloody poo. The two that were the worst did have blood. The others just acted ill, fluffed up and lethargic. After a full 24 hours of treatment with corid powder, they were acting much better. Yesterday they were like normal chicks. I only lost one, but if I hadn't forced my husband to go to TSC I would've lost more. I hope you can get the meds quickly if it's cocci.

My DH let our older babies out today while I was running around. I stayed out with them for about an hour. One of them decided she just had to sit in my lap. Maybe she thinks she's a dog. They really enjoyed their outside time.

 

[Pozees]

Yeah but I need it quick just in case it is cocci.

Jamie seems to think it is. He said it is unusal for this age, but not unheard of. He asked specifically if I changed the bedding from the last group.

Said stress makes it worse.

Some still droopy, but drinking - which is a good sign. Most are eating. The RSLs look worse off than the meaties.

Chin up. High temps and stress make us all testy. You will get through it. Here in CO it was 100+ for days on end by this time a year ago, and Bob and I were bickering regularly. We spent the entire spring and summer trying to keep trees alive.

This year the temps have been more tolerable but we've been invaded by bugs decimating our trees, and birds plucking seedlings right out of the ground, and it just gets to where we feel hopeless and completely overmatched some days. Those are the days we have less than pleasant words with one another. A good night's sleep helps, and oddly enough, a meal helps. A/C in the house will make a big difference. It's like having a safe room. Spending money on something that will cost you more money every month is irritating, but so worth it when it's so hot out.

We open windows as soon as we get up in the morning (before dawn) when it's cool out, and Bob closes them when the temp reaches 74 F so the A/C doesn't kick on until it's necessary. In the coop I open the windows first thing in the morning and turn on the box fan, so it stays cool as long as possible. When I get home from work I open both doors to increase the cross breeze and water down everything, especially tree branches if there is a breeze, and the temperature difference is very noticeable. It isn't humid here, it's arid, so water-cooled air works very well. I don't know if that would work for you or not, but worth a try.

 

[aoxa]

Justine, when mine started showing the signs of cocci, they didn't all have bloody poo. The two that were the worst did have blood. The others just acted ill, fluffed up and lethargic. After a full 24 hours of treatment with corid powder, they were acting much better. Yesterday they were like normal chicks. I only lost one, but if I hadn't forced my husband to go to TSC I would've lost more. I hope you can get the meds quickly if it's cocci.

My DH let our older babies out today while I was running around. I stayed out with them for about an hour. One of them decided she just had to sit in my lap. Maybe she thinks she's a dog. They really enjoyed their outside time.

Thanks for the encouragement I am calling the vets office this morning and getting the Amprol.

I have electrolytes in everyone's water. It is too hot. The chicks are even panting (not the sick ones, the older ones). None have heat except the sick ones (and a few that are younger - but they just have an eco glow and aren't really using it).

Chin up. High temps and stress make us all testy. You will get through it. Here in CO it was 100+ for days on end by this time a year ago, and Bob and I were bickering regularly. We spent the entire spring and summer trying to keep trees alive.

This year the temps have been more tolerable but we've been invaded by bugs decimating our trees, and birds plucking seedlings right out of the ground, and it just gets to where we feel hopeless and completely overmatched some days. Those are the days we have less than pleasant words with one another. A good night's sleep helps, and oddly enough, a meal helps. A/C in the house will make a big difference. It's like having a safe room. Spending money on something that will cost you more money every month is irritating, but so worth it when it's so hot out.

We open windows as soon as we get up in the morning (before dawn) when it's cool out, and Bob closes them when the temp reaches 74 F so the A/C doesn't kick on until it's necessary. In the coop I open the windows first thing in the morning and turn on the box fan, so it stays cool as long as possible. When I get home from work I open both doors to increase the cross breeze and water down everything, especially tree branches if there is a breeze, and the temperature difference is very noticeable. It isn't humid here, it's arid, so water-cooled air works very well. I don't know if that would work for you or not, but worth a try.

We have been keeping all of our windows open until we leave for work in the AM (from late night to morning) and closing them before we leave, and shutting all blinds to keep sun out. It has worked somewhat, but really when it is that hot outside, you are bound to suffer inside as well. I have thermostats in the kitchen, dining and hallway, and it's usually in the 80's inside by supper time. I just can't take that kind of heat. I am not equipped to deal with it. With cold you can cover up, with heat, there is only so many clothes you can remove.

Yes. I have done chores in underwear. I admit it. The goats immediately made me regret it.