Coccidiosis?

[KC Chickens]

Found these 2 poops in my coop this morning.
Chickens are acting normal and still eating / drinking.
I know blood in stool is normally a sign of coccidiosis but could there be any other reason?
Also, is amprolium the only/best option for treatment?

Thank you

 

[nuthatched]

I'd get some corid and dose the water.

 

[KC Chickens]

I'd get some corid and dose

Found these 2 poops in my coop this morning.
Chickens are acting normal and still eating / drinking.
I know blood in stool is normally a sign of coccidiosis but could there be any other reason?
Also, is amprolium the only/best option for treatment?

Thank you

Update : lots more blood in the stool this morning and 2 of my hens combs are getting pale.

I did purchase corid but the dosage is a bit confusing.
It shows 10 oz per 125 gallons. (For calves)
My math came up with 1/2 oz for a 3 gallon waterer. Or am I way off?

 

[coach723]

The correct dose for the Corid powder is 1.5 tsp per gallon of water.
Dosing for chickens is not the same as for cattle.
Treat at that dose for 5-7 days, make fresh daily, and make sure it is the only water they have access to, no puddles, creeks, etc.
Any that you know are passing blood, or who are acting unwell, you can also give an oral dose once a day in addition to the medicated water. Dosing for that is by weight, here:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/corid-oral-drench-instructions.1211991/
Do the complete treatment, don't stop early if they look better.
Corid is very, very safe.

 

[KC Chickens]

The correct dose for the Corid powder is 1.5 tsp per gallon of water.
Dosing for chickens is not the same as for cattle.
Treat at that dose for 5-7 days, make fresh daily, and make sure it is the only water they have access to, no puddles, creeks, etc.
Any that you know are passing blood, or who are acting unwell, you can also give an oral dose once a day in addition to the medicated water. Dosing for that is by weight, here:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/corid-oral-drench-instructions.1211991/
Do the complete treatment, don't stop early if they look better.
Corid is very, very safe.

Ok.thank you! That's very helpful! I know for sure 2 of them are passing blood in the stool and combs are turning pale but other than that no other symptoms. Still laying eggs, eating and drinking / acting normal.

Do you happen to know how this illness happens? Could it be brought in by other animals?

 

[coach723]

Coccidiosis is a protozoan type parasite, they pick it up in the soil, it's everywhere. There are about 8 strains that affect chickens. Wet conditions can make more of them available to infect, which is why warm, wet conditions in brooders can often result in outbreaks. When they have been exposed to a particular strain, and recover, they have some resistance to that strain in the future. You can bring it in on shoes, clothing, equipment, wild birds can bring it in, etc.
This is a very good video on coccidiosis, when you have time:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/coccidiosis-video-worth-watching.1262022/#post-20259051

 

[KC Chickens]

Coccidiosis is a protozoan type parasite, they pick it up in the soil, it's everywhere. There are about 8 strains that affect chickens. Wet conditions can make more of them available to infect, which is why warm, wet conditions in brooders can often result in outbreaks. When they have been exposed to a particular strain, and recover, they have some resistance to that strain in the future. You can bring it in on shoes, clothing, equipment, wild birds can bring it in, etc.
This is a very good video on coccidiosis, when you have time:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t

 

[KC Chickens]

This is great! Thank you for the information

 

[HowIsItDone]

Corid is very, very safe.

How do you store the powder? Does it go bad?
They want $59.99 Canadian for 10 oz. on Amazon.

I can't find the liquid on the Canadian site.

 

[coach723]

I usually get the liquid, my understanding is that the powder has a very long shelf life if it's kept dry, out of the light, and sealed well in an airtight container.
Do you have pigeon suppliers in Canada? You may be able to get a small amount of amprolium product from them (there are many brand names). I know things are different in Canada, I think most of the medications have to be gotten from a vet, even though amprolium is not an antibiotic. If you know of someone else that has chickens, you may be able to buy some from them, I know many who do buy the large amounts do sell smaller amounts to others.