Chick with diarrhea

[staceyj]

I found two more piles like it and I think I might be smelling something now. I’m only noticing this out of one of my chicks though. I’m off tomorrow so if I notice it still going on I will try to drop it off to the vet for testing.

The top picture does look like a cecal poop. Can’t tell as well with the one on the bottom.

I’d watch them tomorrow as you’ve planned.

 

[gatorrr101]

Thank you so much for your help!

 

[Kiki]

Thank you! If one had cocci would the other chicks have it as well?

Most likely yes.
You should get Corid and start treatment ASAP for ALL of them.

Corid Powder

• Kiki
• Apr 16, 2018

Corid Liquid

• Kiki
• Apr 16, 2018

 

[gatorrr101]

If they don’t have it and they take this will it harm them?

 

[Kiki]

If they don’t have it and they take this will it harm them?

No it will not harm them.
If they do have it it could save their lives.

 

[gatorrr101]

No it will not harm them.
If they do have it it could save their lives.

Ok thanks! And it would just be at a local farm store?

 

[Kiki]

Ok thanks! And it would just be at a local farm store?

Yes.
It is usually sold in the cattle section.

 

[Kiki]

I think the liquid is easier to use.

 

[Noreaster Egger]

Eh...looks like normal cecal poops to me...especially if they smell bad. Is this your first time with chickens or are you already familiar with cecal poops? I wouldn't want you to start hammering chicks with meds if nothing is wrong.

 

[gatorrr101]

Eh...looks like normal cecal poops to me...especially if they smell bad. Is this your first time with chickens or are you already familiar with cecal poops? I wouldn't want you to start hammering chicks with meds if nothing is wrong.

Yes this is my first time having chicks so once I saw this it kind of alarmed me. They are all running around and eating and drinking normally but I’m just going to keep my eye on them and holding the treats for a few days to see what’s going on.