Blood in poo or just intestine?

[jhughett]

I rescued 10 chicks 2 weeks ago...Sunday I went out and the smallest passed away. Another chick looked sleepy and didn't run to the food dish like everyone else. I brought it inside and kept it quiet. It passed before dinner. Monday morning I had another chick look sleepy and not come for feed. I put it in a crate by itself and when I came home for lunch to check on it, it had also passed away. I went immediately and got the curid liquid and mixed a batch. I cleaned all the cages with bleach water and the barn area where they had been staying. I noticed two other chicks that were very pale and sleepy so I pulled some of the medication up in a syringe and tried to dribble it so they would swallow it, but apparently I was too late because I found them this morning. I mixed a fresh batch of the curid in their water and when I came home at lunch..I found 5 happy hungry chicks with pink combs and bright normal colored beaks. I'm new to this chick thing...curid works and for me it worked fast. *fingers crossed* I just wished I had recognized the signs earlier. My guys never had funny looking poop...but they smelled terrible. I guess that should have been a sign..but never having young chicks I had no idea.
Hope your gals start feeling better!

 

[dawg53]

I rescued 10 chicks 2 weeks ago...Sunday I went out and the smallest passed away. Another chick looked sleepy and didn't run to the food dish like everyone else. I brought it inside and kept it quiet. It passed before dinner. Monday morning I had another chick look sleepy and not come for feed. I put it in a crate by itself and when I came home for lunch to check on it, it had also passed away. I went immediately and got the curid liquid and mixed a batch. I cleaned all the cages with bleach water and the barn area where they had been staying. I noticed two other chicks that were very pale and sleepy so I pulled some of the medication up in a syringe and tried to dribble it so they would swallow it, but apparently I was too late because I found them this morning. I mixed a fresh batch of the curid in their water and when I came home at lunch..I found 5 happy hungry chicks with pink combs and bright normal colored beaks. I'm new to this chick thing...curid works and for me it worked fast. *fingers crossed* I just wished I had recognized the signs earlier. My guys never had funny looking poop...but they smelled terrible. I guess that should have been a sign..but never having young chicks I had no idea.
Hope your gals start feeling better!

Remember, corid treatment is for 5 days straight.

 

[jhughett]

Oh. Yes. I have all the chicks in quarantine. The area they were staying is getting another cleaning with ammonia tomorrow and the corid will continue for 5 days. Thank you!

 

[3chickchicks]

Yes, start treating for Coccidiosis! The dosage for Corid liquid is 1/2 teaspoon per quart of water for 5-7 days. Corid also comes in a powdered form, but I don't know the dosage for that.

The powder is 1/2 teaspoon per gallon.

I also made a new solution every day for the full 5 days.

 

[Bantamlover124]

I hope my flock gets better, my one buff is awfully skinny and he has a pale comb, hopefully it isn't too late- I hope your gals get better too!!!

 

[jhughett]

Please keep us updated. Best wishes to you and your speacial feathered friends!

 

[ten chicks]

Yes, start treating for Coccidiosis! The dosage for Corid liquid is 1/2 teaspoon per quart of water for 5-7 days. Corid also comes in a powdered form, but I don't know the dosage for that.

Dose for Corid 20% powder is 1/2 tsp per gallon of water.

 

[ten chicks]

Make sure No vitamins are given during Corid(amprolium) treatment,interferes with the ability of the medication to work. Give vitamins after treatment is complete.

 

[Bantamlover124]

Oh,thank goodness Ten Chicks! I almost did that today, luckily I am holding back untill morning, thank you!

 

[ten chicks]

Oh. Yes. I have all the chicks in quarantine. The area they were staying is getting another cleaning with ammonia tomorrow and the corid will continue for 5 days. Thank you!

ALL chicks/older chickens have to be treated,not just the new ones. Coccidiosis is spread by droppings,which get into feed/water via droppings. Spread by your hands/clothes/shoes,feed utensils,etc. That is why if one shows symptoms,treat everyone.