Bloody Poop

[ChickenSahib]

So I got three chicks this week and one of the RIR chicks is pooping regularly. The thing is, it's like a layer/glob of blood is attached to the poop. It's not runny or anything.

 

[Erica]

Look up coccidiosis... immediately.
Blood in the droppings of a chick is very very often coccidiosis.
Treatment involves coccidiocide medication from a produce store or vet.
best wishes
Erica

 

[ChickenSahib]

The poop isn't runny though. It's firm and solid.

 

[howfunkyisurchicken]

It could be them shedding their intestinal lining, which is normal. How does the blood look? Is it a really bright red, or just kind of pink?

 

[ChickenSahib]

Just kind of pink. I'd say in between pink and red. If it was runny, I'd be freaking out right now. They are all about 3~4weeks old.

 

[GardenState38]

Not sure how to post links, but this "poop Page" shows examples of the range of normal poop--including some shed intestinal lining:

http://chat.allotment.org.uk/index.php?topic=17568.0

 

[ChickenSahib]

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That's exactly it! So no worries right?

 

[howfunkyisurchicken]

Totally normal. The first time I saw it I was like

and onto BYC I went for an answer!

 

[clanreed]

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One of the most informative, interesting and gross links I think I have come across in my short time here on BYC Will have to bookmark this one for future use.

Thanks for the link,
~Shannon