Help! Bloody poop...not sure which chicken

[LittleMissCountry]

I know which chicken it is now...one of my buff orps. There was another bloody poop this morning. I checked and it was blood, not tomato. She has had her tail down all day, and mostly sitting in the dust bath area. She is usually active. She also hasn't laid an egg in two days now. I pulled her out just now, and gave her some mash of layer pellets with the medicated water. She did eat some, but I am not sure how much she is drinking. Should I keep her in a crate for a day or so and monitor her food/water intake, or just let her go back with the others? She is the lowest in the pecking order.

 

[coach723]

You can give her an oral dose of the Corid in addition to the medicated water.
If you have the liquid Corid give .1ml of it undiluted per pound of weight once a day for up to three days. If you have the powder mix 1/2 teaspoon of powder with 2 teaspoons of water and give .34ml per pound of weight once a day for up to three days.
You can also give her the medicated water orally several times a day if she's not drinking well on her own. If she's not getting access to water and not taking in a normal amount then I'd be inclined to separate her until she's feeling better so you can make sure she's getting enough medication.

 

[LittleMissCountry]

You can give her an oral dose of the Corid in addition to the medicated water.
If you have the liquid Corid give .1ml of it undiluted per pound of weight once a day for up to three days. If you have the powder mix 1/2 teaspoon of powder with 2 teaspoons of water and give .34ml per pound of weight once a day for up to three days.
You can also give her the medicated water orally several times a day if she's not drinking well on her own. If she's not getting access to water and not taking in a normal amount then I'd be inclined to separate her until she's feeling better so you can make sure she's getting enough medication.

Thanks. I have the liquid Corid. My daughter had her out separate and fed her more of the mash, and she did end up eating quite a bit. She perked up, and had her tail up again. I put her back in the coop for the night, but I may separate her tomorrow just to moniter her food amd water intake. If I don't see her drinking the water, I will try to get some in her.

How long does it take for their poop to stop having blood in it? How will I know if she is better?

 

[coach723]

If she is perked up some that is already a good sign. Usually there is improvement within 24 to 48 hours, it can take longer to look real good. If it's a slow recovery then make sure to do the follow up treatment the second week. Recovery time depends on the strain of coccidia and how much damage is done to the digestive tract. Can't remember if any one said, so, be sure not to give any vitamins during treatment as that can reduce the effectiveness of the medication. You can give probiotics (just make sure they are just probiotics) and that may help with getting the gut healed.

 

[LittleMissCountry]

Would yogurt be okay?

 

[Eggcessive]

Not all yogurts are equal. Read labels to make sure they contain only milk and live cultures. Many today have additives, corn starch, flavors and sugar. Get some Greek yogurt, something like Chobani, Fage, or other brand names. Some are $1 for a small one, better bargain for the large. Store brands seem to have less cultures and more additives. There are also probiotic powders for poultry as well.

 

[coach723]

I most often use powders, mixed in the feed made into a mash with a bit of water. I tend to not want to add dairy to the mix if there is already intestinal upset. Just my preference. Pro bios is pretty widely available, it's a loose powder. You could also use a human probiotic capsule, just empty it and do it the same way. There are poultry specific ones also, just read the label, many of them include vitamins. You can also give a bit of the liquid from sauerkraut (the real kind- Bubbies is good and has no preservatives) if you happen to have that in your fridge. This site gives some good options for probiotics from food sources:
http://blog.chickenwaterer.com/2015/03/probiotics-for-chickens.html

 

[LittleMissCountry]

Not all yogurts are equal. Read labels to make sure they contain only milk and live cultures. Many today have additives, corn starch, flavors and sugar. Get some Greek yogurt, something like Chobani, Fage, or other brand names. Some are $1 for a small one, better bargain for the large. Store brands seem to have less cultures and more additives. There are also probiotic powders for poultry as well.

I have some of the Chobani plain greek yogurt. We use it for cooking a lot, so I keep it in the house.

 

[LittleMissCountry]

I watched her eat again this morning, so that is good. Unfortunately it is raining here again. She is currently sitting on a roost in the covered run. My other buff orp was a little lethargic today, and her tail down this morning, but she seems to be eating and drinking.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I watched her eat again this morning, so that is good. Unfortunately it is raining here again. She is currently sitting on a roost in the covered run. My other buff orp was a little lethargic today, and her tail down this morning, but she seems to be eating and drinking.

Can you get some more Corid water into her? I would still give her a direct dose of .10ml per pound undiluted of the Corid for 3 days, that's in addition to the Corid water.

Also, when did she last lay an egg? Coccidiosis overload can make them not feel well and possibly she may stop laying until she feels better, but it's a good idea to give her a checking over, feel her abdomen for any bloat or fluid, look at the vent-is it clear of poop and lastly monitor her crop to see that it is empty in the morning before she's had anything to eat/drink.

I'm sick of rain and I know you must be too. Looks like we have plenty more coming our way.