Bloody poop again!

[Melky]

I believe I posted this before but trip to the vet is in order for testing. Here is a resource for prevention and treatment if coccidiosis. Abx May be needed to prevent secondary infection as well as Amprollium. Keep coop clean and dry. Clean small stuff out daily and scrub down and turnover everything once a week. They may be reinfecting themselves. Other helpers in article see below for other helpful tips
http://www.poultrydvm.com/condition/coccidiosis

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Oh no

Here what i.listen in my last lecture they give Amprolium but it won't work but sulfa works faster then anything

Depends on the strain! Sulfa drugs do work, so where you are they are probably the first thing you need to use.

Sometimes the Corid is not effective and people need to administer Sulfa drugs in the US too, so it's not that your wrong

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I believe I posted this before but trip to the vet is in order for testing. Here is a resource for prevention and treatment if coccidiosis. Abx May be needed to prevent secondary infection as well as Amprollium. Keep coop clean and dry. Clean small stuff out daily and scrub down and turnover everything once a week. They may be reinfecting themselves. Other helpers in article see below for other helpful tips
http://www.poultrydvm.com/condition/coccidiosis

Yes, you are right. Secondary infection like Enteritis caused by Coccidiosis would need to be treated with antibiotics.

 

[Melky]

If coccidiosis probably need to know particular strain because may have built resistance. This is why vet trip is so important right now for testing as well.

 

[Saaniya]

Depends on the strain! Sulfa drugs do work, so where you are they are probably the first thing you need to use.

Sometimes the Corid is not effective and people need to administer Sulfa drugs in the US too, so it's not that your wrong

Phew I think this post owner need sulfa now

 

[Wyorp Rock]

You may be able to find a vet to tell you what strain. Usually from what I understand, they will just tell you if there is an overload - IF you are lucky enough to get a vet that will even perform the test.
For curiosity, since I usually always suggest to get testing, I called around to my area vets last year. There are 15 offices in my town with an average of 3 vets per office. That is 45+ licensed vets that I potentially have access to. Not 1, Not ONE was willing to perform any type of fecal test on chicken poop, even the few that were touted as "livestock" vets would not do it, not even my own vet.

State diagnostic lab if reasonable if usually the best bet or mail order, but both of those take time. So....if an overload is suspected, in my book, you treat. Corid (Amprolium) is mild and not harmful, it's not an antibiotic so there is no egg withdrawal.

 

[Misfits Farm 92]

Oh sorry your probably right I'm just going by what family members have told me multiple times.

 

[LittleMissCountry]

Can you post some photos?
What dosage of Corid are you using?
Can you take a sample to your vet for testing of worms and Coccidia?

This time of year egg production can go down due to lower levels of light. It should start picking up after winter solstice.



Can you clarify this statement?
Coccidia is a protozoa that affects the intestines.

I took a picture but the poop doesn't look red in the picture for some reason. It does in real life. I am attaching the picture anyway. I will try again when it is lighter outside. I just cleaned the poop all out this morning.

 

[LittleMissCountry]

We live in a rural area. There are three vet clinics in a 40 mile radius, with one being the Humane Society clinic. Not one will treat or test chickens.

I may call our local extension office and see if they can recommend a place.

The chickens are still plump and healthy, except one that has been going through a mini molt. She is still growing feathers back in on her backside, and is a little skinnier than the others. Her keel bone is not prominent though, and based on the chart I saw on here, she is still at a healthy weight. I have been giving her some scrambled egg and a little canned tuna a few times a week to help..

 

[Wyorp Rock]

We live in a rural area. There are three vet clinics in a 40 mile radius, with one being the Humane Society clinic. Not one will treat or test chickens.

I may call our local extension office and see if they can recommend a place.

The chickens are still plump and healthy, except one that has been going through a mini molt. She is still growing feathers back in on her backside, and is a little skinnier than the others. Her keel bone is not prominent though, and based on the chart I saw on here, she is still at a healthy weight. I have been giving her some scrambled egg and a little canned tuna a few times a week to help..

It won't hurt to continue with the Corid if you have started it.

For fecal floats/other testing, you can try your state lab as well:
http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/animals-animal-health-laboratory-services.shtml

For checking for worms - you can also use a mail order service like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Reptiles-Rabbits-Turtles-Collect-Sample/dp/B000J5SOZ4