Help, found a bloody poop in chick brooder.

[LittleBird123]

Today I found some bloody poop in my chicks brooder. I have 8 OEG bantams, one is six and a half weeks old and the others are four and a half weeks old. I dont know exactly which one it came from, and they all seem to be acting fine. They are eating and drinking normally. Is it coccidiosis, or is this normal. Should I put medication for coccidiosis in their water just to be safe or would that be bad for them if they don't have it?

here is a picture of the poop...

 

[Leighe]

Following.....

 

[Wickedchicken6]

You will want to treat your chicks with a coccidiostat (Corid) at the maximum dosage in their water. That is the only water they should have so they get medicated properly. If the chicks are together, which it sounds like...treat both chicks.

Do you have Corid on hand?

 

[LittleBird123]

You will want to treat your chicks with a coccidiostat (Corid) at the maximum dosage in their water. That is the only water they should have so they get medicated properly. If the chicks are together, which it sounds like...treat both chicks.

Do you have Corid on hand?

No, but I can probably get some tomorrow, do they sell it at tractor supply stores?

 

[Wickedchicken6]

I believe you can buy it from feed stores. I would imagine they should stock Corid at TSC, although I don't know personally. Perhaps call before you drive there to save a trip? The sooner you can give it, the better.

 

[LittleBird123]

Thank you, I will see what they have at tractor supply tomorrow. How much would I put in their water?

 

[Wickedchicken6]

@casportpony Could you please advise?
I need to bookmark your amounts.
I've got them somewhere...apparently not here...lol.

 

[Pork Pie]

This should help - #2

 

[casportpony]

20% Corid Powder - 1.5 teaspoons per gallon for 5 days, then 1/3 teaspoon per gallon for 7-14 days

9.6% Corid Liquid - 2 teaspoons per gallon for 5 days, then 1/2 teaspoon per gallon for 7-14 days

 

[Pork Pie]

20% Corid Powder - 1.5 teaspoons per gallon for 5 days, then 1/3 teaspoon per gallon for 7-14 days

9.6% Corid Liquid - 2 teaspoons per gallon for 5 days, then 1/2 teaspoon per gallon for 7-14 days

Nice one, Kathy