Treatment for Corid.

[MillersFarm]

So lately I've been freaking out about Corid and my chickens getting it since my neighbor's chickens have it. So I've been cleaning to coop more often disinfecting it and making sure their water is crystal clean. Now there are no signs of Corid in my flock Yet but what I want to know is if I can treat them for it to prevent it later on or if this will cause problems (Since they don't have it)

Anyways If i can't start treating them for corid is there any other way I could prevent it?
Thanks a ton to all replies! I'm going out now to buy some more feed so I wont be able to reply as fast as i'd like to but thanks again.

 

[coach723]

Corid is the brand name of the amprolium medication commonly used to treat coccidiosis.
How old are the birds in your flock and how long have you had them?
Coccidiosis and the protozoa that causes it are everywhere in the soil. Most birds that are exposed over time build resistance to it and will only become ill if the numbers of coccidia become too great, or the bird is weakened with another illness. Young chicks are most at risk as they have not built any resistance yet. There are 9 strains that effect chickens so they build resistance to those they are exposed to. Moving to a new area or bringing new birds in can expose them to new strains that they are not resistant to, or carrying new strains in on your shoes from another area is possible.
The common signs of coccidiosis are lethargy, loss of appetite, sitting hunched/fluffed up, and runny/mucousy/sometimes bloody droppings. If you are not seeing any signs of illness then there is no reason to treat. Having Corid on hand so you can begin treatment quickly in the event one does get sick, especially if you have chicks, is a good idea. Many people keep Corid on hand as part of their first aid/health supplies. Medicated feed is used by some as a preventative for young chicks, but it will not treat an actual outbreak, for that you will need to treat with Corid.
Keeping housing and bedding clean and dry (dry is important) and minimizing droppings build up in all areas they are in, and keeping feeders and waterers clean and free of droppings are the best ways to help prevent outbreaks. If there are areas where they range/live that stay wet for periods of time and don't drain well, those can contribute to outbreaks.
Here is a link to more info: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/coccidiosis-how-to-treat-it.64386/
Hope this helps.

 

[lazy gardener]

First, let's clarify: Corid is the medication that you would use if you had a symptomatic infection of Coccidiosis which could make your birds sick.

Cocci are in every environment, in every soil, and live at peace in every chicken's gut. Only when the cocci become overpopulated and the beneficial organisms in the chicken's gut can't manage the cocci numbers does that bird become sick. Chickens are more prone to coccidiosis if their immunity is compromised. That can be caused by: stress (overcrowding can be a causative factor), poor nutrition, illness, or simply being a weak bird. Cocci thrive and there will be a protozoal bloom in a wet environment. Birds poop out cocci all the time. In a moist environment, those cocci "spores" get ingested, and the bird's gut becomes overwhelmed by the sudden increase of these bad guys.

Don't treat your birds with Corid, UNLESS you have an outbreak of coccidiosis. By treating them when they don't need it, you are further upsetting their gut flora.

Provide a healthy environment. If they are confined to a run, don't allow it to become a bare soil run. Turn it into a deep composting litter by adding spent coop litter, leaves, grass clippings, garden weeds, wood chips, other compostable yard debris. This will become a nice dark spongy compost that your birds will delight in scratching around in to find the many beneficial worms and insects that will be attracted. This DL will also be populated with beneficial micro-organisms that will keep the bad micros in check, and the good guys will actually populate your bird's guts with "good guys" to boost their immunity and even help improve their feed conversion rate.

Fermented feed also goes a long way towards improving gut health. A healthy gut is the back bone of a healthy immune system.

 

[Eggcessive]

You have been given some good advice so far. I have never had coccidiosis in my flock in 7 years. All chickens may have some in their guts normally, and they slowly develop resistance to the cocci in the soil and their guts, usually between 9 and 20 weeks. I have always made a large chunk of sod with grass available to my baby chicks to peck at. This exposes them early while they have a little early immunity, to build up resistance. Corid powder or liquid is a good thing to keep around, just in case of a sudden case, since it can be frequently sold out from feed stores when you need some. Some use medicated feed containing amprollium, the same drug as Corid, only in smaller quantities while the chickens build up resistance. This doesn't always prevent it. In other countries, there may be other drugs or brand names used in treatment. Here are a couple more articles to read about coccidiosis:
http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/12/coccidiosis-what-backyard-chicken.html
http://www.chickenvet.co.uk/health-and-common-diseases/coccidiosis/index.aspx
http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/agdex4616

 

[MillersFarm]

Corid is the brand name of the amprolium medication commonly used to treat coccidiosis.
How old are the birds in your flock and how long have you had them?
Coccidiosis and the protozoa that causes it are everywhere in the soil. Most birds that are exposed over time build resistance to it and will only become ill if the numbers of coccidia become too great, or the bird is weakened with another illness. Young chicks are most at risk as they have not built any resistance yet. There are 9 strains that effect chickens so they build resistance to those they are exposed to. Moving to a new area or bringing new birds in can expose them to new strains that they are not resistant to, or carrying new strains in on your shoes from another area is possible.
The common signs of coccidiosis are lethargy, loss of appetite, sitting hunched/fluffed up, and runny/mucousy/sometimes bloody droppings. If you are not seeing any signs of illness then there is no reason to treat. Having Corid on hand so you can begin treatment quickly in the event one does get sick, especially if you have chicks, is a good idea. Many people keep Corid on hand as part of their first aid/health supplies. Medicated feed is used by some as a preventative for young chicks, but it will not treat an actual outbreak, for that you will need to treat with Corid.
Keeping housing and bedding clean and dry (dry is important) and minimizing droppings build up in all areas they are in, and keeping feeders and waterers clean and free of droppings are the best ways to help prevent outbreaks. If there are areas where they range/live that stay wet for periods of time and don't drain well, those can contribute to outbreaks.
Here is a link to more info: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/coccidiosis-how-to-treat-it.64386/
Hope this helps.

I have some 2 month old chicks who are separate from my older guys. My layers are between 2 to 6 years old. Thanks a bunch I just realized I was saying Corid instead of coccidiosis. And while i was out i did buy a bottle of Corid while I was out just in case. Our property does flood quite often especially in early spring but they free range and have 36+ acres to forage on. Thanks again for your reply

First, let's clarify: Corid is the medication that you would use if you had a symptomatic infection of Coccidiosis which could make your birds sick.

Cocci are in every environment, in every soil, and live at peace in every chicken's gut. Only when the cocci become overpopulated and the beneficial organisms in the chicken's gut can't manage the cocci numbers does that bird become sick. Chickens are more prone to coccidiosis if their immunity is compromised. That can be caused by: stress (overcrowding can be a causative factor), poor nutrition, illness, or simply being a weak bird. Cocci thrive and there will be a protozoal bloom in a wet environment. Birds poop out cocci all the time. In a moist environment, those cocci "spores" get ingested, and the bird's gut becomes overwhelmed by the sudden increase of these bad guys.

Don't treat your birds with Corid, UNLESS you have an outbreak of coccidiosis. By treating them when they don't need it, you are further upsetting their gut flora.

Provide a healthy environment. If they are confined to a run, don't allow it to become a bare soil run. Turn it into a deep composting litter by adding spent coop litter, leaves, grass clippings, garden weeds, wood chips, other compostable yard debris. This will become a nice dark spongy compost that your birds will delight in scratching around in to find the many beneficial worms and insects that will be attracted. This DL will also be populated with beneficial micro-organisms that will keep the bad micros in check, and the good guys will actually populate your bird's guts with "good guys" to boost their immunity and even help improve their feed conversion rate.

Fermented feed also goes a long way towards improving gut health. A healthy gut is the back bone of a healthy immune system.

They are caged up right now since we're having a fox problem but they have 3 thirds of an acre fenced in so i'm not worried about having them caged up in a small run. The very front of the run is pretty bare so I might try the deep litter. Thank you so much for taking your time out and replying to this thread!