Where to get medicine for coccidiosis?

[Awheller]

I currently have a 10 week old roo showing symptoms of coccidia, started about 3 days ago. I noticed right away and have been treating them all with corid. I know there are several variants of the parasite. However, when doing research and gathering information I read on someone's post on here that corid does not treat the variant of coccidia which causes them to have bloody stools? There are two variants that cause bloody stools? That they need a different medicine for this variant?

I have been trying to hunt down sulfa d, I discovered these two treatments.. albon DiMethox? Also toltrazuril. But having a hard time hunting them down. Looking for advice on how to get ahold of any of these and to clear up if corid will actually work for my roo. Since treating the past few days he remains under the weather but seems a little more lively. He talks to me, drinks water but no food, sometimes i drip the treated water onto his beak with a dropper and he will drink it. Poo was runny the 1st day when I noticed his behavior was off, 2nd day there was blood, we are on day 3 and I'm not seeing blood but he's still puffed up and droopy.

Anything helps! And thank you in advance for your time and help!

 

[Pandorasmum]

Hi, I’m in UK & have recently had to treat one of my chicks for coccidiosis, I used corid & stools were not showing blood after two days of treatment but you do need to continue the treatment for 7 full days! Good luck

 

[coach723]

Corid is usually effective, even if you see blood. I've used it and the birds recovered. If you have a strain that doesn't respond you can get toltrazuril at rabbit suppliers:
https://www.allthingsbunnies.com/Toltrazuril-5-Suspension-for-Coccidiosis-p/med132.htm
or at pigeon suppliers:
https://jedds.com/products/endocox-powder?_pos=1&_sid=8c7065534&_ss=r
You can get sulfa for pigeons:
https://jedds.com/products/medicox-medpet?_pos=1&_sid=d48efc53e&_ss=r
,or SMZ/TMP as a fish antibiotic without a prescription, many sources: https://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail...O966YlvSIjnA_1JGNEDBqNhPCbDSXhdsaAp1QEALw_wcB
To make sure, correct dose of Corid is 1&1/2 tsp of the powder or 2 tsp of the liquid to a gallon of water for 5 - 7 days, make fresh daily. I would also give an oral dose in addition to the medicated water, it helps get the medications in and working, dosing for that is here:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/corid-amprolium-oral-drench-instructions.74391/
If the bird is not drinking on it's own, give some of the medicated water orally several times a day as well, until it does, the meds have to get in to work.

 

[Awheller]

Hi, I’m in UK & have recently had to treat one of my chicks for coccidiosis, I used corid & stools were not showing blood after two days of treatment but you do need to continue the treatment for 7 full days! Good luck

Thank you!

 

[Awheller]

Corid is usually effective, even if you see blood. I've used it and the birds recovered. If you have a strain that doesn't respond you can get toltrazuril at rabbit suppliers:
https://www.allthingsbunnies.com/Toltrazuril-5-Suspension-for-Coccidiosis-p/med132.htm
or at pigeon suppliers:
https://jedds.com/products/endocox-powder?_pos=1&_sid=8c7065534&_ss=r
You can get sulfa for pigeons:
https://jedds.com/products/medicox-medpet?_pos=1&_sid=d48efc53e&_ss=r
,or SMZ/TMP as a fish antibiotic without a prescription, many sources: https://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail...O966YlvSIjnA_1JGNEDBqNhPCbDSXhdsaAp1QEALw_wcB
To make sure, correct dose of Corid is 1&1/2 tsp of the powder or 2 tsp of the liquid to a gallon of water for 5 - 7 days, make fresh daily. I would also give an oral dose in addition to the medicated water, it helps get the medications in and working, dosing for that is here:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/corid-amprolium-oral-drench-instructions.74391/
If the bird is not drinking on it's own, give some of the medicated water orally several times a day as well, until it does, the meds have to get in to work.

Corid is usually effective, even if you see blood. I've used it and the birds recovered. If you have a strain that doesn't respond you can get toltrazuril at rabbit suppliers:
https://www.allthingsbunnies.com/Toltrazuril-5-Suspension-for-Coccidiosis-p/med132.htm
or at pigeon suppliers:
https://jedds.com/products/endocox-powder?_pos=1&_sid=8c7065534&_ss=r
You can get sulfa for pigeons:
https://jedds.com/products/medicox-medpet?_pos=1&_sid=d48efc53e&_ss=r
,or SMZ/TMP as a fish antibiotic without a prescription, many sources: https://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail...O966YlvSIjnA_1JGNEDBqNhPCbDSXhdsaAp1QEALw_wcB
To make sure, correct dose of Corid is 1&1/2 tsp of the powder or 2 tsp of the liquid to a gallon of water for 5 - 7 days, make fresh daily. I would also give an oral dose in addition to the medicated water, it helps get the medications in and working, dosing for that is here:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/corid-amprolium-oral-drench-instructions.74391/
If the bird is not drinking on it's own, give some of the medicated water orally several times a day as well, until it does, the meds have to get in to work.

Oh my gosh, thanks so much. I really appreciate the information and links ypu provided. This is my frist time dealing with this so educating myself while trying to hunt down the right medication has got me a little stressed. I just want my little guy to feel better.

I actually just ran across something called endocox, it has toltrazuril in it. Have you heard of this if so would you recommend?

Thank you!

 

[Kiki]

I currently have a 10 week old roo showing symptoms of coccidia, started about 3 days ago. I noticed right away and have been treating them all with corid. I know there are several variants of the parasite. However, when doing research and gathering information I read on someone's post on here that corid does not treat the variant of coccidia which causes them to have bloody stools? There are two variants that cause bloody stools? That they need a different medicine for this variant?

I have been trying to hunt down sulfa d, I discovered these two treatments.. albon DiMethox? Also toltrazuril. But having a hard time hunting them down. Looking for advice on how to get ahold of any of these and to clear up if corid will actually work for my roo. Since treating the past few days he remains under the weather but seems a little more lively. He talks to me, drinks water but no food, sometimes i drip the treated water onto his beak with a dropper and he will drink it. Poo was runny the 1st day when I noticed his behavior was off, 2nd day there was blood, we are on day 3 and I'm not seeing blood but he's still puffed up and droopy.

Anything helps! And thank you in advance for your time and help!

Unfortunately you can't just can't by either of these two at the store you need a prescription from a vet.

It's not quite true that Corid doesn't not treat the strain that causes bloody stool.

Exactly how much Corid are you using.

Remember while treating with Corid it is very important not to give any vitamins and it's best not to give any treats either.

 

[Kiki]

Oh my gosh, thanks so much. I really appreciate the information and links ypu provided. This is my frist time dealing with this so educating myself while trying to hunt down the right medication has got me a little stressed. I just want my little guy to feel better.

I actually just ran across something called endocox, it has toltrazuril in it. Have you heard of this if so would you recommend?

Thank you!

The Corid should be fine. Treat everyone all at the same time.

 

[coach723]

I actually just ran across something called endocox,

One of the links I gave above is for endocox. The rabbit toltrazuril is for direct oral dosing, the endocox is mixed in the water.
If you are seeing improvement, continue with the Corid, how long it takes to recover depends on the strain and how sick he was. Sometimes you see improvement right away, sometimes it can take several days. It's very hard to overdose corid, so continue to give him some orally every day until you are sure he's drinking normally, you won't hurt him.
I would treat everyone that was kept together, it's easier than trying to do them separately, and they've all been exposed. It's very safe, and will do no harm even if they don't have it.
When you have time, this is a very good video about coccidiosis:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/coccidiosis-video-worth-watching.1262022/#post-20259051

 

[Awheller]

One of the links I gave above is for endocox. The rabbit toltrazuril is for direct oral dosing, the endocox is mixed in the water.
If you are seeing improvement, continue with the Corid, how long it takes to recover depends on the strain and how sick he was. Sometimes you see improvement right away, sometimes it can take several days. It's very hard to overdose corid, so continue to give him some orally every day until you are sure he's drinking normally, you won't hurt him.
I would treat everyone that was kept together, it's easier than trying to do them separately, and they've all been exposed. It's very safe, and will do no harm even if they don't have it.
When you have time, this is a very good video about coccidiosis:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/coccidiosis-video-worth-watching.1262022/#post-20259051

Thank you! I pulled him to separate them yesterday so I could keep a closer on him. I am currently treating them all. I will continue with the corid but I'm also going to purchase rhe endocox to have on hand.

You have given me some relief! I appreciate your time and help

 

[Awheller]

Unfortunately you can't just can't by either of these two at the store you need a prescription from a vet.

It's not quite true that Corid doesn't not treat the strain that causes bloody stool.

Exactly how much Corid are you using.

Remember while treating with Corid it is very important not to give any vitamins and it's best not to give any treats either.

Thank you!
I'm glad to hear that's not quite true.
I have been doing 2 tsp per gallon. Right, I did read that providing vitamins actually benefits the parasite so I have not been giving anything extra besides the chick crumble.