3 week old chicks with blood in stool

[Babybockbock]

Just picked 6, three week old chicks (not from a store)

When I went to check on them I found a few bloody looking poops...

Is this something to be worried about? Also one has no fethers on its butt.

 

[Eggcessive]

Chicks can have some intestinal shed in their droppings normally, but since you are seeing more I would probably play it safe, and get some Corid powder or liquid from the feed store to treat for possible coccidiosis. Dosage is 1 1/2 tsp for the powder, or 2 tsp of the liquid Corid as the only source of water for 5-7 days. Afterward, give them some probiotic plain yogurt and some chick vitamins in their water for a few days. Symptoms of coccidiosis are lethargy or sleepiness, runny poops with mucus or blood, hunched or puffed up posture, not eating, and ruffled feathers. A vet can check the droppings for cocci and worms if you bring in a fresh sample.

 

[Babybockbock]

Chicks can have some intestinal shed  in their droppings normally, but since you are seeing more I would probably play it safe, and get some Corid powder or liquid from the feed store to treat for possible coccidiosis. Dosage is 1 1/2 tsp for the powder, or 2 tsp of the liquid Corid as the only source of water for 5-7 days. Afterward, give them some probiotic plain yogurt and some chick vitamins in their water for a few days. Symptoms of coccidiosis are lethargy or sleepiness, runny poops with mucus or blood, hunched or puffed up posture, not eating, and ruffled feathers. A vet can check the droppings for cocci and worms if you bring in a fresh sample.

I have had them less than 5 hours, its more I have seen a few poops with it like in the pics. Ill get some Corid tomorrow just incase.

They all seem to be acting fine, eating and drinking.

 

[chickens really]

Put them on medicated starter.....Use it till they are 8 weeks or a bit older..


Cheers!