thinkfreee5
In the Brooder
- Jun 9, 2023
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Please forgive me if this is posted somewhere, I couldn't find exact answers. (Feel free to link if you know.)
I have one 4 week old chick that passed today from coccidiosis. There are 7 other chicks the same age but all look fine currently, I am giving them Corid water just to be on the safe side. Using 1 tsp Corid per 1/2 gallon of water.
My questions now are:
1- What is the best way for me to dispose of her body since she was infected? Burning?
2- What is the most effective disinfectant? We have the chicks in one of those pre-fabricated coops until they're old enough to go with the rest of the flock. So it's that somewhat flimsy wood with hardware cloth. The wood is pretty porous, is there a good way to make sure that's cleaned properly? I have read a 10% solution of ammonia, not sure if there are other or better ways? Or how long to let that ammonia mixture sit, etc.?
3- We have a flock of 13 adult chickens who live about 100 feet away from where I have the little chicks. Should I treat them with Corid water as well? I don't think they would have it since there's been zero contact with the chicks, but I don't really want to find out the hard way.
Thanks a bunch!
I have one 4 week old chick that passed today from coccidiosis. There are 7 other chicks the same age but all look fine currently, I am giving them Corid water just to be on the safe side. Using 1 tsp Corid per 1/2 gallon of water.
My questions now are:
1- What is the best way for me to dispose of her body since she was infected? Burning?
2- What is the most effective disinfectant? We have the chicks in one of those pre-fabricated coops until they're old enough to go with the rest of the flock. So it's that somewhat flimsy wood with hardware cloth. The wood is pretty porous, is there a good way to make sure that's cleaned properly? I have read a 10% solution of ammonia, not sure if there are other or better ways? Or how long to let that ammonia mixture sit, etc.?
3- We have a flock of 13 adult chickens who live about 100 feet away from where I have the little chicks. Should I treat them with Corid water as well? I don't think they would have it since there's been zero contact with the chicks, but I don't really want to find out the hard way.
Thanks a bunch!