???I found a refernceto Coccidiosis that states "soil still highly infectious for several years" I am in the planning stages of a mews and the bldg. I want to use houed chickens at some point. Has been chicken free for at least 7 years. Does anyone know the timetable of "several years"?
Post by dirthawker on Aug 22, 2007 17:12:45 GMT -5
I think if I remember correctly it can stick around for 10 yrs or so but could be wrong. the best thing to do is prevent than try to treat. I would spray a good amount of 10% bleach and water all over to try to cut down on the risk but that is not a sure thing. use a garden sprayer.
Wow that is a long time. I will ask the neighbors and see if they can remember when chickens were here last. I will also follow your advice with the Bleach.
Post by HawkingRage on Aug 22, 2007 17:53:09 GMT -5
Bleech is the best. You can actually use more, 50/50. the bleech becomes inactive shortly after it is exposed to direct light so more bleech will do wonders. it will also dissapate after some time. its like washing a water pan for your bird. after it dries the bleech is all gone. it totally evaporates away.
cocci is normal in your bird. it is normal in you, stress is what makes it really go wild and overgrows then taking you out. you can treat your bird for it with a little albon that you can get from your vet.
Coccidiosis is one of the most highly species-specific disease. Poultry coccidiosis affects poultry only, turkey affect turkey, dogs affects dogs, BOP affect BOP. No cross-species infection. But if you have a BOP with coccidiosis, yes it survives for up to 5 years in the environment and is resistant to all disinfectants. The only thing that destroys coccidiosis in the environment is fire, so burning the soil and painting the wall fresh to embed the oocysts in the paint are the way to go with a contaminated environment, of course with stress management and frequent fecal exams for the birds.
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Hi Rage and Kitana- thanks for all the advice. It is really appreciated.
The reference I read was from the NY State Falconry exam- it states "It is transmitted through direct contact, mutes, or through SOIL , where turkeys or chickens have lived." We have several flocks of turkeys here as well- hence my concern.