HI three questions please:
1) I was wondering if it is even possible for chicks to get cocci while on medicated feed?
I have 11 chicks, 6 are over six weeks old and have been on medicated feed since I brought them home over 4 weeks ago. They show no symptoms at all.
Last weekend we brought home 5 three-week old chicks. I have no idea what they were fed before last Saturday but they have been on medicated feed since they have been with me, so for four days.
This morning I saw what appear to be very red poops on the shavings. Not blood on poops but red poops. I checked the poop website and cannot find anything like it, normal or not. It does not look like cecal poop. It is not loose. Just very red. I have not been able to identify the culprit as no one has blood on their feathers. I do know it is one of the 5 new chicks as the two groups are separated at night.
I have seen only two red poops so far. The chicks appear great otherwise, eating and drinking, and doing their normal thing. I do have ACV in their water. They are getting plain yogurt as well (What a mess!!!).
2) if the poops really appear to be bloody later tonite or the chicks start to act abnormal, why treat with Corid if it is the same medication that is in the feed? I am sure the medicated feed I have contains amprolium. And if not Corid what else can/should be used?
3) Finally, should I still give them medicated feed while on Corid or any other medication?
Thanks
deb
1) I was wondering if it is even possible for chicks to get cocci while on medicated feed?
I have 11 chicks, 6 are over six weeks old and have been on medicated feed since I brought them home over 4 weeks ago. They show no symptoms at all.
Last weekend we brought home 5 three-week old chicks. I have no idea what they were fed before last Saturday but they have been on medicated feed since they have been with me, so for four days.
This morning I saw what appear to be very red poops on the shavings. Not blood on poops but red poops. I checked the poop website and cannot find anything like it, normal or not. It does not look like cecal poop. It is not loose. Just very red. I have not been able to identify the culprit as no one has blood on their feathers. I do know it is one of the 5 new chicks as the two groups are separated at night.
I have seen only two red poops so far. The chicks appear great otherwise, eating and drinking, and doing their normal thing. I do have ACV in their water. They are getting plain yogurt as well (What a mess!!!).
2) if the poops really appear to be bloody later tonite or the chicks start to act abnormal, why treat with Corid if it is the same medication that is in the feed? I am sure the medicated feed I have contains amprolium. And if not Corid what else can/should be used?
3) Finally, should I still give them medicated feed while on Corid or any other medication?
Thanks
deb
