chick or chicken with bloody stools

[BikerBabeRules]

I have some month old chicks and some 2 month old chicks mixed together. Someone has bloody stools, I noticed this morning. I have no idea who. Everyone looks healthy and is accounted for. What should I do at this point? I have no idea what could be causing this.
Thanks,
Kathy

 

[HorseFeathers]

One of our chicks with a bloody stool was acting strange, so we took the poop to a vet to have it tested for cocci. It turned out there WAS cocci, so we treated them with Sulmet and then got them some medicated feed. Maybe my mom, SeaChick, can help you out more. Good Luck!

 

[BikerBabeRules]

Thanks, someone else said the same thing. I'm going to get some Sulmet now.

 

[BikerBabeRules]

Nobody anywhere has the Sulmet....is there another alternative? I can order some but it's Saturday noon and will take few days to receive.

 

[dlhunicorn]

Corrid is amprolium which is also a cocci med... if no one has that go ahead and order the sulmet.
do you have these birds free ranging? I ask because cappillaria (worms) can also cause bloody stools.

 

[BikerBabeRules]

yes, they do free range. I couldn't find either of those meds and I switched back to the medicated chick starter and have not seen bloody stools since. I'll keep my eyes peeled and watch closely. Thank you!