Blood in poop?

[Love2bmommy]

We keep our food in the coop for now since it doesn't take up much space and one of the chicks pooped on it this morning. Is this poop worrisome or okay? These are some of my babies

 

[coach723]

I would treat for coccidiosis, it's very common in chicks. Other symptoms are lethargy, sitting fluffed up, not eating or drinking. Bloody, mucousy or runny droppings are also a symptom. Treatment is Corid, it can be found at Tractor Supply and many feed stores. It comes in powder or liquid, either will work. Many find the liquid to be more convenient, get whichever they have, it's usually in the livestock/cattle section. Corid is very safe (it's not an antibiotic), so if in doubt I would treat. Some strains are more virulent than others, it can progress quickly and be fatal, so start treatment as soon as possible. Treatment chart is below, use the severe outbreak dosing. Corid water should be the only water available during treatment, make it fresh daily. Don't give vitamin supplements during treatment as it may reduce the effectiveness of the medication. If any are showing symptoms then you can give them an oral dose in addition to the medicated water, dosing for that is here:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/corid-oral-drench-instructions.1211991/

 

[Love2bmommy]

Is it common to have recurrent issues of coccidiois with chicks? We had one that had it severe a while back (maybe a month ago or so) with very obvious very bloody stool and treated all. Then saw a poop that I thought looked bloody because stool looked reddish but was unsure so treated all again. If this is coccidiois again then that would be potentially our 3rd round :-( They are only 6 weeks. :-( We also give them the medicated feed.

 

[Henriettamom919]

Is it common to have recurrent issues of coccidiois with chicks? We had one that had it severe a while back (maybe a month ago or so) with very obvious very bloody stool and treated all. Then saw a poop that I thought looked bloody because stool looked reddish but was unsure so treated all again. If this is coccidiois again then that would be potentially our 3rd round :-( They are only 6 weeks. :-( We also give them the medicated feed.

It can be, especially if you've had wet weather recently. Treat everyone and deep clean your coop and get all new bedding in there. Don't forget to scrub rooster and roosting bar holders as well. I use white vinegar but you might consider a true antibacterial cleanser.

I'm sorry this happened

 

[Love2bmommy]

It can be, especially if you've had wet weather recently. Treat everyone and deep clean your coop and get all new bedding in there. Don't forget to scrub rooster and roosting bar holders as well. I use white vinegar but you might consider a true antibacterial cleanser.

I'm sorry this happened

 

[Love2bmommy]

Thank you!

 

[Henriettamom919]

Thank you!

You're welcome! How are they doing? I was just re reading this and thought I should mention that it could also be a particularly stubborn type. I'd do corid for two consecutive weeks this time and God forbid it happens again take a sample into the vet for lab analysis.

I hope everyone is feeling better and this is the last time you'll deal with this; just make sure to clean and re-dress anywhere they scratch or spend time to try and eliminate the source.

 

[micstrachan]

I would treat for coccidiosis, it's very common in chicks. Other symptoms are lethargy, sitting fluffed up, not eating or drinking. Bloody, mucousy or runny droppings are also a symptom. Treatment is Corid, it can be found at Tractor Supply and many feed stores. It comes in powder or liquid, either will work. Many find the liquid to be more convenient, get whichever they have, it's usually in the livestock/cattle section. Corid is very safe (it's not an antibiotic), so if in doubt I would treat. Some strains are more virulent than others, it can progress quickly and be fatal, so start treatment as soon as possible. Treatment chart is below, use the severe outbreak dosing. Corid water should be the only water available during treatment, make it fresh daily. Don't give vitamin supplements during treatment as it may reduce the effectiveness of the medication. If any are showing symptoms then you can give them an oral dose in addition to the medicated water, dosing for that is here:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/corid-oral-drench-instructions.1211991/
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Very thorough!

 

[Love2bmommy]

You're welcome! How are they doing? I was just re reading this and thought I should mention that it could also be a particularly stubborn type. I'd do corid for two consecutive weeks this time and God forbid it happens again take a sample into the vet for lab analysis.

I hope everyone is feeling better and this is the last time you'll deal with this; just make sure to clean and elre-dress anywhere they scratch or spend time to try and eliminate the source.

Everyone is still alive so that is a plus. The first time one of them got it she died the same day she started pooping blood. I did add the corid to the water but stopped after a few days because I didn't see any more suspicious stools. I hate having them on meds constantly because I am sure that causes other issues. Maybe I can just put them on a lighter dose for a while? Thank you for checking on them!

 

[Henriettamom919]

Everyone is still alive so that is a plus. The first time one of them got it she died the same day she started pooping blood. I did add the corid to the water but stopped after a few days because I didn't see any more suspicious stools. I hate having them on meds constantly because I am sure that causes other issues. Maybe I can just put them on a lighter dose for a while? Thank you for checking on them!

I'm glad everyone is okay! That being said having them not finish a full course might be why it's recurring and getting so resistant to treatment, like people not finishing antibiotics then the infection rebounds and is harder to treat? It should be a week full strength and then a week at a reduced dose and it won't hurt them to have it; some people treat with it proactively, dosing the whole flock for the symptoms of one bird because it won't harm them even if they don't have coccidiosis present.