Coccidiosis?

[jeepgirl13]

Came home from work and checked on my baby chicks and found this poop. It super fresh, cuz it wasnt there when I got home, but was about 15 minutes later when I finished getting the dogs and chickens taken care of. Does this look like cocci?

These chicks were hatched out this past weekend, and have not had any contact with any of my other birds. I take care of them before taking care of the older birds. Their brooder is in my garage.

 

[jeepgirl13]

I'm not sure why it posted a bunch of the same pictures. I've got them on purina chick start non medicated and chick boost vitamins in their water

 

[Gray Farms]

"Coccidiosis" type poo is generally very red/pink. I don't think that's what you've got going on there.

 

[jeepgirl13]

Ok, just maybe a weird one then? I had read that it was foamy, and when I found that I kinda panicked!

I may not be saying this right, but could it just be cecum poop? That really gross tarry stuff that stains anything and everything?

 

[Gray Farms]

Cecal poop/droppings maybe? Those are normal and a good sign of a working digestive system.

 

[jeepgirl13]

Cecal poop/droppings maybe? Those are normal and a good sign of a working digestive system.

Thank you!! I couldn't remember the word. I could have just googled it. Lol. That's what my second thought was, after coccidiosis, the bubbles in it just had me puzzled. You're awesome!!

 

[Gray Farms]

Glad to help. Keep a close eye though since your feeding nonmedicated feed.

 

[jeepgirl13]

Glad to help. Keep a close eye though since your feeding nonmedicated feed.

Well i dont like medicating for no reason, so I decided to get the non medicated feed. As long as I keep the brooder clean and water fresh I shouldnt have an issue, right?

 

[Gray Farms]

The medication in medicated feed is to prevent help prevent Coccidiosis. If it should get into you flock it can wipe them out very quickly. In the end its up to you.

 

[jeepgirl13]

So it's a preventative measure then? It doesnt actually treat anything, just helps prevent it? Interesting! What would you treat it with then?

I need to look up info on this again. It's been years since I've really kept chickens and a lot of the stuff I read has kinda been forgotten. I want to know what causes it and preventions and cures.

Thx again for your help