Author Topic: coccidiosis (Read 2047 times)

liffy · « **on:** March 18, 2013, 04:24:39 pm »

Hello
I have inadvertently brought chick crumbs that are non medicated, so no ADS. I am worried about cocediosis. If there something I can add myself?
Thank you.

Cheviot · « **Reply #1 on:** March 18, 2013, 06:41:04 pm »

Hi,
you could put coxoid in their water, but don't know if there is any kind of powdered stuff that you can mix with the feed.
Regards
Sue

hughesy · « **Reply #2 on:** March 18, 2013, 07:10:21 pm »

Is there any particular reason to be worried? They will most likely be fine.

liffy · « **Reply #3 on:** March 18, 2013, 07:23:01 pm »

Will they be fine? Everything I had read seemed to suggest they would get it unless medicated, but am new to this so if most people don't bother than that's good! I suppose I could get something off they get it.

harefarm · « **Reply #4 on:** March 18, 2013, 07:30:25 pm »

The place I buy my hen feed from told me today that they no longer put ADS in the chick crumb as they said 'the chicks aren't ready for it'. Instead they put it in the grower pellets where the chicks will benefit from it more. It may be worth asking your supplier if that is the case.

I only asked because I have hatched quail in the past and will be getting some more eggs in the not too distant future, so I don't want the medicated crumb for them.

I hope this helps.

chrismahon · « **Reply #5 on:** March 18, 2013, 07:52:25 pm »

The ACS inhibits their growth noticeably. We only used it with chicks reared under a broody outside. The ones hatched in incubators on non-ACS were about 50% bigger at the same age. We had some in our cellar and Lucy Legbar developed Coccidiosis at 4 weeks. The vet said she was too far gone. I put 3mL of natural yoghurt with probiotic into her crop with a syringe (all that would fit). 36 hours later she was perfectly fine. We now give all our chicks none medicated feed and a drop of probiotic yoghurt the second day. If you see blood in the poos give a second application. We haven't lost any yet!

taz08 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 19, 2013, 02:39:13 pm »

idont use medicated anything at my place ,, chicks and hens fine,,, maybe we medicate too much nowaday
all naturel most plants that hens eat (weeds and flowers) have medicinal qualites in them for hens and of course acv in there water

Mrs Snoodles · « **Reply #7 on:** March 19, 2013, 03:58:33 pm »

i work on non ACV feed now and then have coxoid to hand if needed to treat. Basically if you keep your chicks on fresh ground, don't allow them to get too cold (protect them from the wind) then they should be fine. 6 weeks is the sort of time when they tend to get it, so just watch them carefully then.