[nic99]

I suspect one of my chickens has coccidiosis and another had to be put out of her misery a few weeks ago. The symptoms match aside from blood in the faeces (which I read doesn't always occur anyway). My dilemma is that the only way to treat this appears to be coxoid in the drinking water. However, my chickens share a 1/2 acre paddock with my ducks and pigs. So adding it to the drinking water means they will drink it too (and the ducks will bathe in it). Has anybody had success with syringing a certain amount directly into the chicken's mouth? Is it worth a try anyway? Should I treat all of them or just the one that is ill? Any advice greatly appreciated!

[little blue]

yes, syringe it - we've done it.. takes ages I'm afraid and can be messy!

And treat them all (ducks too?) because coccy will be in the ground.

Have you got the coxiod over t'internet, or from the vet?
There should be a dose by birds' weight

[jaykay]

I find Baycox (tolrazuril), which you have to get from the vets, way more effective than Coxoid (amprolium) for actually treating coccidiosis. Particularly if you're going to go to the bother of actual dosing them (which I think is a good idea).

Also amprolium is certainly a problem for ducklings when it's in chick crumbs, don't know if it is for adult ducks too.

[Mel]

I agree with Jaykay,Baycox is much better overall!