Blood in stool, but cause doesn't seem contagious

[teallll]

Five or six weeks ago, I found blood in my little Robin-Roo's poop one morning. 2 days later, I noticed that his comb and wattles were really pale. I never saw any more blood in his poop until a couple of days ago. He's always acted normal, which I realize is typical chicken behavior for as long as they can do it. If I assume correctly that whatever is wrong with him is not contagious or doesn't spread to other chickens since none of my others have symptoms, what could cause this? He's around 3-4 months old. After the first incident, I gave him water with vinegar, B12, and electrolytes for 3 days with no change. No worms are evident. Thanks for any suggestions!

 

[Eggcessive]

Droppings can occasionally have a bit of blood or some intestinal shed in it, and all can be normal. But if it is seen more than once every now and then, I would think about treating for possible coccidiosis with amprollium (Corid) in the water. Especially when there is sleepiness, weakness, loss of appetite, hunched or puffed up appearance, and runny droppings, it might be coccidiosis. Capillary or threadworms can sometimes cause blood in the droppings. Pictures of droppings can be helpful, but you can always try to get your regular vet to do a fecal test on some fresh droppings to check for worms or cocci.

 

[DocBirdBrain]

Pale wattles and comb in a rooster can be a sign of blood loss (anemia). And since you've seen blood in the droppings, they're likely connected.
Possible causes- injury, infection, parasites, or cancer.

How old is the rooster? Still eating and drinking ok? How's his activity?

 

[teallll]

Pale wattles and comb in a rooster can be a sign of blood loss (anemia). And since you've seen blood in the droppings, they're likely connected.
Possible causes- injury, infection, parasites, or cancer.

How old is the rooster? Still eating and drinking ok? How's his activity?

He's 3-4 months old. He acts completely normal in every way, so far.

 

[teallll]

Droppings can occasionally have a bit of blood or some intestinal shed in it, and all can be normal. But if it is seen more than once every now and then, I would think about treating for possible coccidiosis with amprollium (Corid) in the water. Especially when there is sleepiness, weakness, loss of appetite, hunched or puffed up appearance, and runny droppings, it might be coccidiosis. Capillary or threadworms can sometimes cause blood in the droppings. Pictures of droppings can be helpful, but you can always try to get your regular vet to do a fecal test on some fresh droppings to check for worms or cocci.

Thanks for replying, Eggcessive. Robin-Roo has none of the symptoms you mentioned -- just a very pale comb and wattles. There was quite a bit of blood in the stool the two mornings that I saw it where he slept. I'll see if I can get a picture the next time I catch it.

 

[Eggcessive]

I would also recommend checking him around and under his vent and elsewhere to look for lice or mites. Mites can cause anemia. Some mites can be on them always, but some will only get on them at night, so checking him at night on the roost with a flashlight or headlamp would be good.

 

[teallll]

I would also recommend checking him around and under his vent and elsewhere to look for lice or mites. Mites can cause anemia. Some mites can be on them always, but some will only get on them at night, so checking him at night on the roost with a flashlight or headlamp would be good.

I'll do that! Thanks!