Bloody poo and death

[charlie123]

This morning we found our white leghorn dead. She was a good layer and 7 months old. When I went to feed them yesterday evening she was already on the roost and didn't care much that I was there. I noticed a couple of days ago that her backside looked dirtier than usual. I found some bloody poo in the coop and run this morning and I am thinking that she may have eatin too much chicken scratch if that is possile. The rest of my hens seem okay. There is no blood in their stools but a little runny. One of my bared rocks has her feathers spread as if she is getting ready to poo but seems normal otherwise. If anyone has any idea of what I may e dealig with please let me know. This is my first flock of chickens and before this they have been very healthy. Thank you!

 

[nanaluvsgps]

Chickens can't eat them self to death, so thats ruled out. It could be worms and just yesterday I was reading up about coccidiosis and a symptom is blood in their droppings. Sorry about your loss

 

[welasharon]

I would treat for cocci just in case...it can kill quickly.

 

[seminolewind]

Me too.

 

[charlie123]

Thank you. One of my RIR is now pooing blood but they all seem normal. I will treat for cocci and pray for my layers. I will let you all know how we make out.

 

[charlie123]

I have started treating the remander of my girls for cocci. They didn't like being rounded up but took the drenching well. God willing they will all pull through.

 

[seminolewind]

Charlie, how are your chickens doing?

 

[charlie123]

The girls seem to be doing fine. We are on day 4 of a 5 day drench with corid. I really wish that I caught this when my white leghorn first got sick. We are praying for the rest of them and now I will atleast know what I'm dealing with if it happens again. Thank you for asking.

 

[welasharon]

Unfortunately there is a definite learning curve with new animals. I read all I can on these threads and save info so I have a quick reference. THanks for letting us know and good luck.