I'm new to Backyard Chickens and I have a question.

[flyingdutchman]

I notice one or more chickens have been leaving what looks like bloody poop in the floor of the henhouse and out in the run. Anybody got any ideas what this is?

 

[MallardDuckling]

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from Sara Jane in Ohio. I wish I could help you. I don't raise chickens yet, only ducks.
Hang in there, those who do know chickens will be here shortly.

 

[willowbranchfarm]

Welcome to byc. I don't know. Maybe coccidiosis. You should research it and see if that's what it is.

 

[willowbranchfarm]

Ok here is a picture of blood in the poop of a bird whith coccidiosis..

 

[Kevin565]

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

Call your vet and see if they will check a fecal sample for parasites.

 

[flyingdutchman]

Thanks Willowbranch. That's just what it looks like. Put some meds in the water just a bit ago. So now we'll see. thanks again

 

[willowbranchfarm]

Thanks Willowbranch. That's just what it looks like. Put some meds in the water just a bit ago. So now we'll see. thanks again

No problem glad to help.

 

[weimarmama]

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from Alabama. Glad you joined us.

 

[4-H chicken mom]

Hi and from Ohio. So glad you joined. Good luck.