BLOODY POOP! HELP!

[HfgChicken]

we have six chicks all of them are five months old.They live in a netted coop in the garage. Yesterday i found a big hole in the netting. I'm pretty suree it was a rat. there have been similar holes in the netting from mice, I keep on sewing it back up but they open it back up again. Anyway this morning I went into the garage and there was a wood chip with blood on it. so I carried them all outside and checked them for injuries. None. so I waited until they pooped. It was the ROO his poop is about 90% blood. I'm a little worried, not sure if it's internal bleeding or a parasite. I have some corid i don't know the dosage. i can post pictures later today if needed.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Most likely chicks with bloody feces are suffering from coccidiosis. Coccidia is a protozoa. Amprolium or a sulfa drug should be given right away. If you are in the US, the product is called Corid. It serves as a thiamine blocker which prevents the coccidian from completing their life cycle.

 

[HfgChicken]

We have corid how much do I give him? he is a 5 month old silkie rooster. also do I treat the other 5?

 

[ChickenCanoe]

I think the dosage info in the following link is reliable.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/updated-corid-and-amprol-amprolium-dosing.818879/
Since one has the problem, they may all have a high level in their intestines so I'd treat them all. It won't hurt them.
From this point on, keep the bedding bone dry and that will keep the infestation to a minimum.

 

[HfgChicken]

so the dosage is 1 tsp for an adult bird. they are still small and he is a bantam we have 3 with him that are not bantams so i'll give them a little more. but since they are still young what is the dosage for them?

 

[ChickenCanoe]

I can't say for sure. I don't think a little more won't hurt them. A little less may require retreatment. I've only needed to treat a couple times and I eyeball it.
Maybe someone with more experience treating can give more info.
I wouldn't screw around. I'd treat him immediately. Worry about the others later if necessary.
It would be a good idea to google the lifecycle of coccidia so you know how to control it.

 

[Kiki]

You are seeing blood you need to treat with the severe outbreak dose with is 1.5 teaspoons.
The dose is the same no matter the age or size of the bird.
Make a fresh batch of water each 24 hour period.

 

[Kiki]

 

[HfgChicken]

ok thanks. I just put the corid in their water.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

How are your chicks doing?