3 month old chicks died suddenly

[Gallo del Cielo]

I'd have a necropsy done:

Arizona Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
2831 N. Freeway
Tucson, AZ 85705 Phone 520-621-2356 Fax 520-626-8696
http://cals.arizona.edu/vdl/

-Kathy

That would be best. Unfortunately, the $256.50/bird is prohibitively expensive for most folks.

I still think it was heat. At 95+ degrees that day on the west side of the house, it would have only taken a short while if they couldn't get out of the sun in their small cage. Next to predator attacks, heat is probably the most common cause of premature death here in AZ.

 

[cowtown chick]

I just had the same thing happen today, I had the chickens (about one month old) outside in a cage to get some fresh air for the day. They were fine last night in their box I keep them in, in my basement, when I checked on them today, one was dead, one was pooping blood and another is just not acting right. I called the local Tractor supply to see if they had Corid, they have a powder that is for cows, can that be used for chickens as well?

 

[Gallo del Cielo]

I just had the same thing happen today, I had the chickens (about one month old) outside in a cage to get some fresh air for the day. They were fine last night in their box I keep them in, in my basement, when I checked on them today, one was dead, one was pooping blood and another is just not acting right. I called the local Tractor supply to see if they had Corid, they have a powder that is for cows, can that be used for chickens as well?

Hmmm, that does sound like coccidiosis. I would treat for that immediately.

 

[cowtown chick]

my question is the only Corid medication that is around is for cows, can i use this for chickens?

 

[casportpony]

I just had the same thing happen today, I had the chickens (about one month old) outside in a cage to get some fresh air for the day. They were fine last night in their box I keep them in, in my basement, when I checked on them today, one was dead, one was pooping blood and another is just not acting right. I called the local Tractor supply to see if they had Corid, they have a powder that is for cows, can that be used for chickens as well?

Yes, it can be used for poultry.

The preventative dose (.006%) for Corid Powder is 1/3 teaspoon per gallon.
The preventative dose (.006%) for Corid liquid is 1/2 teaspoon per gallon.

The moderate outbreak dose (.012%) for Corid Powder is 3/4 teaspoon per gallon.
The moderate outbreak dose (.012%) for Corid liquid is 1 teaspoon per gallon.

The severe outbreak dose (.024%) for Corid Powder is 1.5 teaspoons per gallon.
The severe outbreak dose (.024%) for Corid liquid is 2 teaspoon per gallon.

FDA recommendations:
http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/animaldrugsatfda/details.cfm?dn=013-149
"Chickens
Indications: For the treatment of coccidiosis.
Amount: Administer at the 0.012 percent level in drinking water as soon as coccidiosis is diagnosed and continue for 3 to 5 days (in severe outbreaks, give amprolium at the 0.024 percent level); continue with 0.006 percent amprolium-medicated water for an additional 1 to 2 weeks."

And this link has these instructions:
http://www.drugs.com/vet/amprol-9-6-solution-can.html
"Poultry - as Soon As Caecal Coccidiosis Is Diagnosed, Give 0.024% Amprolium In The Drinking Water For 5 To 7 Days. Continue The Treatment With 0.006% Amprolium Medicated Water For An Additional One To Two Weeks. No Other Source Of Drinking Water Should Be Available To The Birds During This Time."


-Kathy

 

[casportpony]

FYI. I think heatstroke can also produce bloody poops, but don't quote me on that.

-Kathy

 

[cowtown chick]

1.5 tsp per how much water?

 

[casportpony]

1.5 tsp per how much water?

So sorry, that's per gallon! Make fresh daily.