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[Wyorp Rock]

I never found out what medication it was.
It was white & very thick. I think it was maybe the sulfa medication?
But who knows.


It's the weirdest thing! Surely there wouldn't be this much shed lining though?

There was at least three with blood in today. I just know the medication won't work. I don't know what else to try after the next week of medication.
I won't be able to get any more treatment.

I actually think the Wyandotte was cured. I think it's mainly the Buff who has it worse. Probably he's re-infected now.


Would worms cause blood too?
I won't be able to get any wormer either.

What are you feeding them late in the day? Any fruit or veggies?
They are drinking plain fresh water correct?
Sleeping in the dark all through the night correct?

 

[The Happster]

What are you feeding them late in the day? Any fruit or veggies?
They are drinking plain fresh water correct?
Sleeping in the dark all through the night correct?

Yep. I cover their box with a rug, leaving one hole, for fresh air. They could get out of it. But they don't. It's always dark though.
And I stopped feeding them vegetables, just in case it diluted the effect, but I wasn't giving it to them at night either.
Generally sometime in the middle of the day.

It's really weird.
I'm sure it's coccidia though, as I also see a lot of cecal-type droppings, which I heard a long time ago was also a sign?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I'm sure it's coccidia though, as I also see a lot of cecal-type droppings, which I heard a long time ago was also a sign?

No, "cecal type" poops is not necessarily a sign of Coccidiosis. About 1 out of every 8-10 "normal" poops you will see cecal poop.

Cecal poop can be loose, stinky, sticky, pudding like and can vary in color from light to dark.
Here's a bit of an anatomy lesson for you https://poultry.extension.org/articles/poultry-anatomy/avian-digestive-system/
""Ceca
The ceca (plural form of cecum) are two blind pouches located where the small and large intestines join. Some of the water remaining in the digested material is reabsorbed here. Another important function of the ceca is the fermentation of any remaining coarse materials. During this fermentation, the ceca produce several fatty acids as well as the eight B vitamins (thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, biotin, folic acid, and vitamin B12). Because the ceca are located so close to the end of the digestive tract, however, few of the produced nutrients are absorbed and available to the chicken.""

 

[The Happster]

I mean I'm seeing a lot of them. I know it's not necessarily coccidia, but since they have other symptoms of it....well it would make sense. I see them all together, at least three or four at a time.
Thanks, interesting.
My other chick is acting fine but I've seen some droppings that have been watery. I will probably give him a dose just in case. No point in letting it go when I could give him the meds. I do not need another one catching it.
The Buff's foot seems to have cleared up.
Thanks.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Just because droppings are watery doesn't mean that it's Coccidiosis.

Are they acting normal, active, eating/drinking?

 

[The Happster]

I think I'm paranoid
Yup, he eats enough to sink a battleship.
Not too worried. But I knew I'd regret it if I ignored it and then he caught it badly.
He is super active, drinks and eats tons. He's wandered into the house for his breakfast a few times now.
Thanks for your help.

 

[Chickenhappy8708]

No, "cecal type" poops is not necessarily a sign of Coccidiosis. About 1 out of every 8-10 "normal" poops you will see cecal poop.

Cecal poop can be loose, stinky, sticky, pudding like and can vary in color from light to dark.
Here's a bit of an anatomy lesson for you https://poultry.extension.org/articles/poultry-anatomy/avian-digestive-system/
""Ceca
The ceca (plural form of cecum) are two blind pouches located where the small and large intestines join. Some of the water remaining in the digested material is reabsorbed here. Another important function of the ceca is the fermentation of any remaining coarse materials. During this fermentation, the ceca produce several fatty acids as well as the eight B vitamins (thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, biotin, folic acid, and vitamin B12). Because the ceca are located so close to the end of the digestive tract, however, few of the produced nutrients are absorbed and available to the chicken.""

I know all of this because my cockerel decided to do this on my lap lol. Now when I handle him, I'm wearing a towel.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I know all of this because my cockerel decided to do this on my lap lol. Now when I handle him, I'm wearing a towel.

LOL Good idea!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I think I'm paranoid
Yup, he eats enough to sink a battleship.
Not too worried. But I knew I'd regret it if I ignored it and then he caught it badly.
He is super active, drinks and eats tons. He's wandered into the house for his breakfast a few times now.
Thanks for your help.

Sounds like he's fine, I would be inclined to see how it goes for a little while before re-medicating, but do what you think is best.

 

[The Happster]

I'd rather give the least number of young chicks medication as possible, so I'll hold off and just watch him.
Thanks!

And we finished the other two's new shed today. They'll be moving in soon.