Coccidiosis Question

[Chicken Judy]

I've been reading about this and seems to me that bloody poop is the most prevalent symptom. My girls have been laying since late Dec. Although I have not seen this trait, I am wondering if I should do a preventive dose. I have seen some dark black watery poop but don't know which one is responsible. All RIR's ...can't tell them apart! Also, they have never been wormed and should I do this too and what is the best one to use. Would hate to throw l4 days of eggs away since I'm just now getting presents.

 

[seminolewind]

I think you're much better off not using a cocci treatment on healthy laying hens. Coccidiosis can cause bloody stool , but not all cocci cause bloody stool. It's usually noticed when a chicken is all puffed up standing alone and looking sick. If you worm , I think it's agreed that the best wormer is Valbazen, or Safeguard packaged for goats.