Help! Orpington lethargic won't eat and has red poop

[Ibabz2]

My 8 week old buff has been leader of the flock but all of a sudden today has isolated herself, wont eat and is very lethargic. None of the other 5 chickens are displaying these symptoms.
Also noticed that twice her poo had a red tint to it.
Shes been eating medicated started feed and I change their water in the morning and afternoon. Also they still live inside so I let them run around outside every day when it's warm for a few hours.
Researched a few explanations but haven't really determined where to start in term of treating her.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!!

 

[Ibabz2]

Update she ate a little and drank some water but still very lethargic and pooped another bloody poo. Any advice? Going to take her to the vet in the morning.

 

[micstrachan]

I think that may be intestinal lining, but honestly I’m not sure what causes that. There would beno harm in treating g her for coccidiosis and I would if she were mine. Good luck with your sweetie.

 

[Ibabz2]

I think that may be intestinal lining, but honestly I’m not sure what causes that. There would beno harm in treating g her for coccidiosis and I would if she were mine. Good luck with your sweetie.

Thank you so much! Yeah I looked at that helpful poo chart and was thinking maybe it was okay but because she won't eat or move much it had me thinking it might be something else. Plus it's been 3 in a row looking like that. So THANK YOU for the reply - will treat her just in case!!

 

[6sablehens]

Lethargic and blood in droppings sounds just like coccidiosis to me. Those are both symptoms and the chicken is still quite young so it is very likely. Cocci is common and easy to cure, however could be fatal if left untreated. I would start treatment right away, otherwise it could do a lot of damage.

 

[6sablehens]

We use Amprolium 200 for treatment, which you just add to their drinking water. With this medication there is no withholding period for laying hens or meat birds.
There are many different treatments, it just depends on what’s available to you. Make sure you check it’s approved for chickens and whether there’s a withholding period.
Hope your chicken gets better soon!

 

[Ibabz2]

Lethargic and blood in droppings sounds just like coccidiosis to me. Those are both symptoms and the chicken is still quite young so it is very likely. Cocci is common and easy to cure, however could be fatal if left untreated. I would start treatment right away, otherwise it could do a lot of damage.

Thank you!! Plan to start treatment first thing in the morning!

 

[Ibabz2]

We use Amprolium 200 for treatment, which you just add to their drinking water. With this medication there is no withholding period for laying hens or meat birds.
There are many different treatments, it just depends on what’s available to you. Make sure you check it’s approved for chickens and whether there’s a withholding period.
Hope your chicken gets better soon!

Thank you! I was looking up different options but because I'm worried about picking the wrong one I'm taking her to the vet for guidance arr it seems fairly certain it's coccidiosis.
Until I quarantined her this evening she's been in close contact with the other 5 chicks. They have displayed no symptoms though but should I treat all of them as well?

 

[coach723]

I personally would treat them all. Amprolium is pretty safe stuff, so no risk even if they don't have it. Depending on where you are, Corid is the same medication, and widely available also. Normally when one bird in a flock gets it they are all treated. It's spread through the droppings, so all have been exposed. If you try to treat one at a time you may end up treating one, and then another, and then another and so on. Easier to do all at once.

 

[6sablehens]

I agree too, once they pass coccidiosis through their droppings the others could easily pick it up.
It’s always good going to an avian vet to just to be sure it’s cocci. They will also give you medication and advice.