Cocci from stress?

[PeaFan]

Hi all - need some knowledge here. Can cocci be brought on by stress?
Backstory- my birds (male and female India blue) were terrified by my neighbors having their trees trimmed yesterday. Really freaked them out. The male seems fine, but after the freak out the female is very quiet, just sitting around, haven’t seen her eat, tried to offer her favorite worms- but no not interested.
I am hoping to catch it before it gets bad. Cocci is what came to mind first. Thanks

 

[Pampered chicken girl]

I would treat for it just in case no harm if they don't have it but may save there life if they do. To answer your question yes it can be but the short period of time that this happened I don't think that would cause it but you never know better safe then sorry

 

[PeaFan]

I would treat for it just in case no harm if they don't have it but may save there life if they do. To answer your question yes it can be but the short period of time that this happened I don't think that would cause it but you never know better safe then sorry

Thank you. I will treat for it just in case.

 

[Pampered chicken girl]

Thank you. I will treat for it just in case.

No problem coccidiosis outbreaks are always a worry. I have had one and lost 2 birds to it so I always try to stay on top of it

 

[Waterfaery]

I would treat for it just in case no harm if they don't have it but may save there life if they do. To answer your question yes it can be but the short period of time that this happened I don't think that would cause it but you never know better safe then sorry

I agree with this. The birds are always exposed to cocci. Adults will have built up a resistance but it can overcome them if they are run down by something else. It does seem like too short of a timeframe in this case but it is no harm to treat for it just in case if you think she is acting unwell.

How old are your birds? Is the hen laying?

Also are you on top of their worming? That would be another important thing to do as a first step.

Maybe observe her for a while longer and give some more details about her behaviour and demeanour. Observing her droppings might give some indication as well if there is anything else going on.

 

[KsKingBee]

Like what the others have said, too early unless they have been fighting off a load already. If they are adults it is much less likely cocci. I would think that if they had a worm load and then stressed it could cause this behavior. I would do an oral deworming of Safeguard, 2.0ml for the hen and 3.0ml for the cock, and repeat in ten to fourteen days. If it is really hot there it could also be the combination of stress and heat is making them hang their wings and pant. They would also be less interested in food in high heat but should be drinking more.

 

[PeaFan]

Thanks for all the advice. I started a treatment for cocci just in case it decided to take over from the stress. I think maybe she had PTSD. Seems to be acting more normal. She finally ate yesterday and today she is more active and no more droopy wings.