Illinois...

[WhyDoILikeChickens]

Since coccidiosis seems very prevalent right now. I found an egg with blood on it. A lot of their poop looks very runny. No blood in poop as I can see but like I said runny and a bit tar like.

 

[WhyDoILikeChickens]

I have noticed a reduction of egg production but could be from heat (thanks guys). Otherwise none of them seem lethargic. I'll check their combs and if ok I won't worry at this time.

 

[Faraday40]

Since coccidiosis seems very prevalent right now. I found an egg with blood on it. A lot of their poop looks very runny. No blood in poop as I can see but like I said runny and a bit tar like.
View attachment 2246615

Blood on an egg could mean the hen had to strain getting the egg out.

 

[Molpet]

18

There's still coons around
I take my neighbor's garbage to the road for him and the coons are still in the can mulching the garbage bags. I don't think a baby could get out.

 

[Molpet]

Since coccidiosis seems very prevalent right now. I found an egg with blood on it. A lot of their poop looks very runny. No blood in poop as I can see but like I said runny and a bit tar like.
View attachment 2246615

I get bloody eggs every so often. I believe it's a popped blood vessels when laying.
When they drink a lot of water they get runny poop

 

[Justso]

Blood on an egg could mean the hen had to strain getting the egg out.

X2
I've only noticed blood in the stool on the most serious cases of coccidiosis, then you see a very sick hen.

 

[EllieDeg]

Yes, my tears are all dried up for now. I also thought it was a done deal. Then I found out that it had to go before the Council tonight. I ended up with 3 Ameuricana chicks. 10 weeks old today. Got rid of the rooster. Drove him down to Effingham to a very nice lady there. I've worked so hard on the coop and run making it bomb proof!!!! Now I'll year it all down. All the money I've spent and love given all gone. I'm numb.

I'm so, so sorry! I live in Bloomington IL too. I saw an article about you and was FURIOUS. I've already contacted the council members. Wish I knew about this earlier. Hugs.

 

[EllieDeg]

Anyone interested in a 8 week old Silver Lakenvelder rooster? We were given him as a "surprise chick" from the hatchery and I can't keep roosters within the city limits. So sad to see him go I'm located in Bloomington IL.

 

[WhyDoILikeChickens]

@EllieDeg sorry to hear. I already have 1 that I shouldn't lol(not counting the meaties). But he is good looking bird.

 

[cavemanrich]

Neighbor hatched out 12 of these USEFUL CHICKENS I will add 2 of them to my flock when they grow out, and are hens for sure.
Now I really need to get into gear and get my new coop built

He is the one that gifted me with the Japanese Bantam around Christmas time.
And I SMOKED him with the Sam's Rotisserie in return.
Here is a quick jump to that story.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/coffee-with-tink.1334292/post-22023993