bloody poo/ reddish poo- other causes other then Cocci?

[Mainechick168]

My chicks have been out in the coop going on 3 weeks now and everything has been going fine (even after introducing 5 new chicks to the original 5) they have been free ranging some and have been out in the run a lot.

My question is this: Is reddish poo always caused by blood? or could it have something to do with the bunch of strawberry tops i gave to them last night? I saw one of these "poos" in the coop tonight and of course I am worried. I have Corid here so I can treat for cocci if needed, but everyone seems healthy and are all eating like champs as far as I can see.


ALL advice is greatly appreciated!! thanks!

 

[Judy]

Yes, it could be strawberries. If they have cocci they should look very sick. It could also be intestinal lining, which looks like blood, and which is also normal.

 

[Mainechick168]

thanks for the reassurance. I checked the "poo chart" and it does not look anything like the example for cocci.... If I am this concerned about baby chickens heaven help me if I ever have a child!!