Bright Red Blood In Poop!

[cheepsforkeeps]

idunno Yesterday we brought home a frizzle chick of about 2-3 weeks old. Very spunky and lively. It's poops were normal yesterday. My daughter saw it eat would shavings on the way home. Today some of her poops are well formed, they don't look wormy, but about every other one has bright red thin blood in it and sometimes it's just thin blood. She acts very normal. Is eating and drinking with the rest of the bunch. Could this be a wood shaving lodged in her tract?

I have a picture of poop, could anyone tell me how to add it with post.

 

[chickenzoo]

More than likely Coccidia. Get her on Sulmet or my Favorite Corid. Both you put in the drinking water. It should clear up, I don't think the shavings were the problem. Best Wishes

 

[rcentner]

medicated starter feed has medication for coccidia, I would try that.

 

[chickenzoo]

Chickens can get coccidia even with medicated feed. I would use medicated feed and treat for coccidia, as blood in poo means that it is in the later stages and damage is being done.

 

[cheepsforkeeps]

I am checking all local feed stores and everyone is sold out since it's chick season. Should I start on medicated feed and try ordering some online with rush shipping? Is this something the other chicks could catch? I have her in a separate box now, but she was in with the other ones since 1/2 of them came from this feed store last week.

 

[reaver]

It is possible that your other chicks will have coccidia, but also possible that they dont. you can just start them on the medicated feed, and if you see any blood in their stool then get them on an anti-cocci medication to get rid of it. ^_^ BUMP!