Potential Cocci?

[Wyorp Rock]

One of our silkie hens became very tired and droopy all of a sudden. She was fine yesterday, but when we checked the coop today, she was lying down. We think it is cocci, and have corid, but we aren't sure. She is an adult, but it was very rainy yesterday.

1. She doesn't have bloody poop, but it is watery - does she have cocci?
2. If we aren't sure, can corid still be given, or will it be harmful to a chicken who is not sick?
3. Do we give the treated water to the rest of the chickens?

Thank you!

She is drinking, but not eating, and is quarantined, but she is literally falling asleep as she stands. She seems a bit more alert after the electrolytes, but not much. But after we shake her awake, she dozes back off.

One more thing I should elaborate on is that she was leaking fluids all night. But it was not bloody. It looked rather like normal poop but in liquid form.

A small update, she drank a good amount, and has pooped, which was more solid than her previous one. I thought corid was slower to act. Anyone know what the cause could be?

Can you please post photos of her and her poop?

How old is she?

What is leaking fluids? From where?

You mention "hen", so does she lay eggs? When was the last one?

If she's not laid an egg and should have, give her Extra Calcium now, then once daily for 5 days. See if she's having a hard time expelling an egg.

If you've given her electrolytes and worked on hydration and she's perked up some, then she may be dehydrated.

You can give the Corid if you wish, it won't hurt her. Dosing and instructions will be below.







Liquid Corid dose is 2tsp or Powdered Corid Dose is 1 1/2tsp per gallon of water given for 5-7 days as the only source of drinking water.
Do not add any extra vitamins/electrolytes that contain B1(Thiamine) to food or water during the course of treatment.

If you need to give Calcium, Calcium Citrate+D3 is best to use. Give 1 tablet daily for 5 days.

Here's an example of Calcium Citrate+D3