Blood in Solid Droppings Chicks 2.5 Months Old

[PolloSignora]

Subject: Concern About Chicks – Blood in Droppings


Hello all,

This is the first time I’ve encountered this:

Note: I keep my two 2.5 month old Baby Chicks (Stormy – rooster & Snowy) separate from my other hens.

Each day, I move them from their nighttime cage to a daytime run. Today, I noticed blood in Stormy’s solid droppings and a small amount in Snowy’s as well. They do not have diarrhea, are eating and drinking normally, and are behaving like they usually do in the run.

Should I give them Ivermectin drops or try VetRx?

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!

 

[ChickenCanoe]

No ivermectin. The problem isn't worms. It is protozoal. They likely have a large amount of coccidia populating the gut. Get some Corid (amprolium). I prefer liquid. Feed stores carry it.
It isn't an antibiotic or anthelmintic. It is a thiamine blocker.
Also keep the bedding bone dry and feeders full.
All animals with access to soil will have some coccidia in their gut. Different species of the protozoa infect different species of animals and different parts of the digestive tract. Once exposed, chickens will become resistant to the species on your property.

 

[PolloSignora]

No ivermectin. The problem isn't worms. It is protozoal. They likely have a large amount of coccidia populating the gut. Get some Corid (amprolium). I prefer liquid. Feed stores carry it.
It isn't an antibiotic or anthelmintic. It is a thiamine blocker.
Also keep the bedding bone dry and feeders full.
All animals with access to soil will have some coccidia in their gut. Different species of the protozoa infect different species of animals and different parts of the digestive tract. Once exposed, chickens will become resistant to the species on your property.

Okay, I will get Corid right away. I truly appreciate your help--thank you very much!

 

[PolloSignora]

Okay, I will get Corid right away. I truly appreciate your help--thank you very much!

Hello again,

I went to our local Feed Store (they raise & show chickens) and they said the Chick Feed I use has Amprolium in it. We read the ingredients and she said adding more could kill the Chicks.

When I got home to let them out there was Blood and a Worms!

I am not sure what to do at this point. Any additional advise?

Thank you!

 

[nuthatched]

Hello again,

I went to our local Feed Store (they raise & show chickens) and they said the Chick Feed I use has Amprolium in it. We read the ingredients and she said adding more could kill the Chicks.

When I got home to let them out there was Blood and a Worms!

I am not sure what to do at this point. Any additional advise?

Thank you!

Giving them corid while on medicated feed will not hurt them or kill them, that's ridiculous.

Get some safeguard or panacur for goats.

 

[nuthatched]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/safeguard-mash-zero-day-egg-withdrawal.1254653/

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Subject: Concern About Chicks – Blood in Droppings


Hello all,

This is the first time I’ve encountered this:

Note: I keep my two 2.5 month old Baby Chicks (Stormy – rooster & Snowy) separate from my other hens.

Each day, I move them from their nighttime cage to a daytime run. Today, I noticed blood in Stormy’s solid droppings and a small amount in Snowy’s as well. They do not have diarrhea, are eating and drinking normally, and are behaving like they usually do in the run.

Should I give them Ivermectin drops or try VetRx?

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!

Hello again,

I went to our local Feed Store (they raise & show chickens) and they said the Chick Feed I use has Amprolium in it. We read the ingredients and she said adding more could kill the Chicks.

When I got home to let them out there was Blood and a Worms!

I am not sure what to do at this point. Any additional advise?

Thank you!

Can you please post photos of the poop and worms?

Perhaps you are seeing roundworms, it's hard to know without being able to i.d. them.

IF you are seeing roundworms, get a bottle of Safeguard Liquid Goat Dewormer (10%).
Go ahead and get some Corid too.

You can absolutely use Corid with medicated feed that contains amprolium. The feed store is mistaken; the feed only contains a very tiny amount of amprolium and will not treat Coccidiosis.
You want to give a full course of treatment of Corid.

IF you are seeing Roundworms ONLY, then dose each chick with the Safeguard Liquid Goat Dewormer (10%) at a rate of 0.23ml per pound of weight ORALLY once, then repeat in 10days.

IF it's some other type of worm, please get photos so we can help you with correct dosing and information.
Thanks!

Liquid Corid dose is 2tsp or Powdered Corid Dose is 1 1/2tsp per gallon of water given for 5-7 days as the only source of drinking water.
Do not add any extra vitamins/electrolytes that contain B1(Thiamine) to food or water during the course of treatment.

 

[PolloSignora]

Can you please post photos of the poop and worms?

Perhaps you are seeing roundworms, it's hard to know without being able to i.d. them.

IF you are seeing roundworms, get a bottle of Safeguard Liquid Goat Dewormer (10%).
Go ahead and get some Corid too.

You can absolutely use Corid with medicated feed that contains amprolium. The feed store is mistaken; the feed only contains a very tiny amount of amprolium and will not treat Coccidiosis.
You want to give a full course of treatment of Corid.

IF you are seeing Roundworms ONLY, then dose each chick with the Safeguard Liquid Goat Dewormer (10%) at a rate of 0.23ml per pound of weight ORALLY once, then repeat in 10days.

IF it's some other type of worm, please get photos so we can help you with correct dosing and information.
Thanks!

Liquid Corid dose is 2tsp or Powdered Corid Dose is 1 1/2tsp per gallon of water given for 5-7 days as the only source of drinking water.
Do not add any extra vitamins/electrolytes that contain B1(Thiamine) to food or water during the course of treatment.

Hello,

Thank you for the information. I will print it and keep it in my Chicken file.

Now . . . No Blood or Worms! Nice Color and Texture.

I truly appreciate your time. Thank you