3 week chicks started pooping weird

[lmks91]

Hi y'all,

We recently got 2 week old baby chicks, now they are 3 weeks old and today we noticed something weird in their poop (see picture). I'm very concerned. Could this be coccidiosis?

I want to start treatment ASAP if this is the case.

Thanks in advance.

Laura

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Hi y'all,

We recently got 2 week old baby chicks, now they are 3 weeks old and today we noticed something weird in their poop (see picture). I'm very concerned. Could this be coccidiosis?

I want to start treatment ASAP if this is the case.

Thanks in advance.

Laura

Hi Laura Welcome To BYC

It looks like intestinal shedding, but I do understand your concern.
Watching chick behavior is a good idea (plus looking at poop).

That said, IF they were mine and I saw it more than 1 time, then I would start treatment with Corid, using the severe outbreak dosing. Corid (Amprolium) is mild and won't hurt the chicks.
AFTER you finish your course of treatment, provide poultry vitamins and probiotics.

 

[lmks91]

Hi Laura Welcome To BYC

It looks like intestinal shedding, but I do understand your concern.
Watching chick behavior is a good idea (plus looking at poop).

That said, IF they were mine and I saw it more than 1 time, then I would start treatment with Corid, using the severe outbreak dosing. Corid (Amprolium) is mild and won't hurt the chicks.
AFTER you finish your course of treatment, provide poultry vitamins and probiotics.

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Thank you. You are the best! I have seen it more than once so we will get the medicine and start treatment today!