Could this be coccidiosis?!?!

[FarmInProgress]

Woke up this morning I want to check on chickens and baby chicks and found bloody poop really worried that it’s coccidiosis!!?!?

 

[MysteryChicken]

Yep, that looks like Coccidiosis.

 

[FarmInProgress]

Ok thank you for responding!! How does it spread? By food, water or just being by each other? And I am going to pick of some corid later today....

 

[MysteryChicken]

Ok thank you for responding!! How does it spread? By food, water or just being by each other? And I am going to pick of some corid later today....

They can get it from infected bedding, such as wood chips. Wild bird poo contamination.

 

[MysteryChicken]

They can pick it up from contaminated dirt too.

 

[FarmInProgress]

So how can I tell which one has it? And should I clean the coop right away?

 

[MysteryChicken]

So how can I tell which one has it? And should I clean the coop right away?

Everybody will need to be treated, & yes clean the area to prevent reinfection.

 

[FarmInProgress]

And should I separate the one when I figure out who it is?

 

[MysteryChicken]

And should I separate the one when I figure out who it is?

No, they all most likely have it, & will all have to be treated with Corid.

 

[Eggcessive]

Coccidiosis is caused by younger chickens exposed to contaminated food or water, droppings, or soil that has coccidia in it. Symptoms are lethargy, weakness, no appetite, hunched or puffed up appearance, and runny poops, occasionally with blood. Corid is very safe for all chickens, and dosage is 10 ml (2 tsp) of Corid liquid per gallon of water for 5-7 days. The powder dosage is 1.5 tsp.