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What to do about Coccidosis?

Discussion in 'Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures' started by LoveThemBirds, Mar 15, 2015.

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  1. Mar 15, 2015 Post #1 of 20
    LoveThemBirds

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    Ok,I have two hens who are sitting extremely too much.I'm thinking it's Cocci.


    Question:What do I do about it?



    I gave them Probiotics because they were all sneezing like heck.I know if they have resporitory disease,Probiotics(Strawberry flavor),and Vet Rx really hits the spot.
     
  2. Mar 15, 2015 Post #2 of 20
    Twistedfeather

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    What would happen if you mixed in some medicated chick feed in with what you already feed with it. Many medicated chick feeds have amprolium in it, a coccidiostat.
     
  3. Mar 15, 2015 Post #3 of 20
    casportpony

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    If you think they have coccidiosis, get some Corid and treat for a severe outbreak:

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    -Kathy
     
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  4. Mar 15, 2015 Post #4 of 20
    LoveThemBirds

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    If it is just Resporitory infection/disease,woyld it still hurt to add the liquid,just in case?
     
  5. Mar 16, 2015 Post #5 of 20
    casportpony

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    No, it's safe to use, just don't mix and other meds in the water.

    -Kathy
     
  6. Mar 16, 2015 Post #6 of 20
    LoveThemBirds

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    Ok.


    Does this sound like Cocci:Breathing heavy,stretching a bunch,and pale combs,Also,she is sitting down more then usual,it has been hot here in Missouri,maybe she is just hot?
     
  7. Mar 16, 2015 Post #7 of 20
    LoveThemBirds

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    Where might I buy Corid meds at?I will stock up on the liquid and mix the powder in with the water.Also the hen is acting sleeping and shutting here eyes.
     
  8. Mar 16, 2015 Post #8 of 20
    Eggcessive

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    From what you describe about sneezing and heavy breathing along with stretching the neck, it sounds more like a respiratory disease. Symptoms of coccidiosis are lethargy, diarrhea or blood in the droppings, poor eating and drinking, standing puffed up, and ruffled feathers. I would only treat with Corid for those symptoms. If you think your chicken has a respiratory problem, then separate it, and consider giving an antibiotic such as Tylan 50 orally or as a shot, or oxytetracycline in the water.
     
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  9. Jun 12, 2015 Post #9 of 20
    UTAHEM

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    Does it hurt to treat the whole flock? I have a 9-11 week old chick that has blood in her stool. I don't know which one it is. Many say to isolate the chick, but I have no idea which one it is.
     
  10. Jun 12, 2015 Post #10 of 20
    dawg53

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    If you are referring to using Corid to treat your whole flock; go ahead, no problem.
     
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