Coccidiosis

Coccidiosis is a protozoal gut infection of chicks 3-8 weeks old. Signs: bloody or mucousy diarrhea, lethargy, ruffled feathers, weight loss. Treat with amprolium (Corid) in drinking water — 1.5 tsp per gallon for 5 days. Prevention: medicated chick starter feed (contains amprolium), keep brooder dry, give chicks gradual exposure to outdoor soil to build immunity.