Bloody stool in two-week-old chicks, but they act fine

[welovechickens]

Hi,

I just got three Ameraucanas two weeks ago Thursday. I noticed occasional bits of blood in their stools after we brought them home, but since we feed medicated starter and they were acting fine, I didn't worry too much.

Fast-forward to this morning. I found another bloody stool! Everyone is acting fine and happy. What's the deal? It is not shed intestinal lining; I know what that looks like, having had chickens for the last seven years.

Does anyone have ideas for me?

 

[redsoxs]

Here's a link that you may find useful - it examines chicken poop and what is associated with the various differences one sees. Hope you find it helpful. Warning....if you haven't had breakfast you won't want it after this!

http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/02/whats-scoop-on-chicken-poop-digestive.html

 

[welovechickens]

Thanks, that's a great link! I'm 100% sure I saw blood, but it was only one stool, and everyone seems fine. I have Corid on hand, so I guess I'll just keep an eye on them and dose them if anybody starts looking sick.