cocci and deep litter method

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    Coccidiosis in 9 week pullets - will they survive?

    I have a flock of 9. Two have coccidiosis. I noticed them both with their fluffed up look, lethargy and sleepy eyes. I treated immediately by replacing their regular water with water with Corid in it. This is day 2 of the treatment and I do notice the first bird picking up more energy than when...
  2. ambercurly

    HELP New Owner ! One of my 7 week old chicks came down with Coccidiosis do I scrap my Deep litter method bedding ?

    (Background: My husband and I picked up Three RIRs 3 weeks ago from a great breeder and they were and are thriving. Then last week we decided to get some Barred Rocks 6 week olds two to add to our flock. The birds conditions didnt seem as great ? We got them from a Craigslist post vs the 2 hr...
  3. hegazi

    Coccidiosis and deep litter method

    I've read a lot of people on here use the Deep Litter Method of maintaining their coops but in my research on taking good care of chicks and avoiding things like cocci we're told to keep clean bedding. Can you please explain how to do both, using the deep litter method and keeping it clean to...
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