McKibbin’s soggy bottom farm

06/24/2026

So for anyone who has been waiting on May she has some goods available feel free to send a text for pick up I have 3 gallons available at the moment

06/16/2026

Miss May will be back in business here in a few days for anyone who has been waiting stay tuned for release

06/14/2026

05/27/2026

🐔Update now $15 🐔 Is anyone interested in some laying hens ? I have a friend that needs to part with some hens all under a year old she’s asking $25 a piece message me for details list of breeds are below

4 chocolate orpington
3 Lavander Orpington
3 buff Orpington
3-5 ? Rhode Island Red
6 Isabella AMERAUCANA
2 barred rock
1 necked neck

04/27/2026

Another Npip/Ai testing in the books see you again in 6 months

04/26/2026

I forgot to post yesterday Hayden and Tucker are all tagged in for the 2026 Hillsborough County Fair he weighed in at 806 lbs good luck with your new steer project bud

04/22/2026

Coccidiosis in Chickens 🦠

There’s been a lot of talk about coccidiosis lately, especially with rainy weather here in Texas, and it’s something every chicken owner will likely face at some point.

Quick facts:
• Coccidia is a parasite that damages the lining of chicken intestines preventing absorption of nutrients
• Spreads easily: bird to bird, shoes, equipment, incubators
• Thrives in warm, wet conditions
• It does NOT mean poor husbandry

What people get wrong:
• Medicated feed = preventative - it’s not a cure and there are other factors here
(Personally, I don’t use medicated feed)
• Coccidiosis is often unavoidable, especially in certain climates

How many chicken owners approach it:
• Build natural resistance over time
• Expect occasional flare-ups with rain, stress, or new exposure
• Treat when needed—not everything, every time

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MEDS for Chickens & WHEN TO USE

1. CORID (Amprolium)
• Best for: Early/mild coccidiosis or prevention
• Blocks thiamine → starves the parasite
• Dose:
– Treatment: 2 tsp/gallon (5 days)
– Prevention: 1 tsp/gallon (5–7 days)
• Add Vitamin B (something like Poultry Cell) on days 4–6 if treating but not vitamins at the same time they say

👉 Use when: mild symptoms, no-small amount of blood, whole brooder support
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2. SULFA DRUGS (sulfadimethoxine, sulfamethazine, etc.)
• Best for: Bloody stools or secondary infection
• Targets coccidia + bacteria
• Dose: 1 tsp/gallon (5 days)

👉 Use when: blood in stool, lethargy, Corid isn’t enough
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3. TOLTRAZURIL 2.5%-5%
(Endocox, Toltramax)
• Best for: High-efficacy treatment or prevention
• Kills multiple stages of the parasite
• Dose: 2.5% strength is 1ml per liter, 5% is 1/2ml per liter
0.02 mL per gram of body weight (2 days)

👉 Use when: you want to fully clear coccidiosis or nothing else is working

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More natural:

I’ve heard Green Tea and Oregano Oil can help as well but let me know.
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At the end of the day—every flock, climate, and breeder is different.
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How do YOU handle coccidiosis in your flock?
Your experience might help someone else.

‼️P.S. Some treatments like toltrazuril (EndoCox/Baycox) are not FDA-approved for poultry in the U.S. and can leave long-lasting residues in eggs (a couple of months). This is why it’s generally ok to use for chicks because residue is said to be gone before laying BUT that’s why they’re generally not recommended for laying hens intended for consumption.

👋🏼I’m not a vet and anything said should be researched so you can make your own educated decisions!

04/09/2026

Can anyone guess what’s in this box Hayden is so excited

04/09/2026

Ayam cemani chicks available 2 going on 3 weeks old this was a broody hatch so no incubator was used “MESSAGE” for further details there are some great breeder prospects and pet quality depending on your needs