Treat the whole flock for Coccidiosis?

[cluckcluck75]

Pretty sure one of our Silkies has Coccidiosis. We have a flock of 9 that we just got on Sunday. They are from 5-7 weeks old. The breeder said she had not given them any vaccines and they have been eating non-medicated feed. Noticed last night that she was huddled in the corner, puffed up with her head tucked in. This morning she came out of the coop, but was huddling under the others and falling asleep. We took her out and got some Corid. She was eating a little and I have been trying to force the Corid (in water) on her by dunking her beak and pouring it over her beak.

So, my questions are: Should I treat the whole flock? I put pro-biotics in their water and changed them over to medicated feed. Should I also put Corid in their water?

Also, should the sick one be eating medicated food along with the Corid? I thought I read somewhere not to do both...

Thanks so much. I hope she makes it

 

[HighStreetCoop]

You should treat the whole flock. And go with the "severe" dosage.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/coccidiosis-how-to-treat-it

 

[Eggcessive]

X2. Yes, treat the whole flock with 2 tsp of the liquid Corid, or 1.5 tsp of the powder per gallon of water for 5 day--mix fresh each morning. The amprollium medicated feed contains so little of the medication, that it is not necessary to switch the feed to no-medicated. After they finish treatment, give some vitamins and a probiotic for several days for their gut health.

 

[cluckcluck75]

Thanks so much! And should they all continue to eat the medicated chick food?

 

[HighStreetCoop]

Thanks so much! And should they all continue to eat the medicated chick food?

Yes.

 

[cluckcluck75]

Ok, thanks! One more... Since I will be testing the wrote flock is it necessary to keep the symptomatic one away from the rest? Just until she feels better or not at all?

 

[cluckcluck75]

Wow, sorry "treating the whole flock"

 

[HighStreetCoop]

You can keep her isolated long enough to see if she perks up then put her back in (they can be nasty with ones that are weak).

 

[cluckcluck75]

Just wanted to give an update and say THANK YOU so much for your help! Our little Silkie is healthy again We kept her inside, feeding and making her drink the treated water several times a day for 3 days. She started perking up on the second day and is now 100%. We treated the whole flock and are on the second week, so decreasing the amnt in the water. Below are pics of her last week and today. Thanks again, I cannot say how much I appreciate your advice!

 

[HighStreetCoop]

W00T! So glad to hear!