I'm not sure whats wrong!

[Cichol]

I got some japanese bantams from cackle hatchery and they are about 6-7 weeks old at the moment, they seem healthy and lively, they have been eating well and drinking normally, I keep their box warm and clean, but last night I looked in their box and noticed some bloody...poo...they don't act like anything is wrong except for that...most of it looks normal except a few spots around the brooder and I'm not sure which one is doing it.

Can anyone give me some advice as to what this could be? I read it could be coccidiosis or however you spell it but they really don't act sick... if it is can someone tell me how to treat/ prevent it? And are my chickens going to die? I'm really worried!

 

[crazychickenwom]

Are you feeding medicated feed? Not sure how to help exactly but this will bump it up. Good luck!!

 

[Cichol]

Yeah they've been eating medicated feed the whole time..And thanks anyway!!

 

[Cichol]

No one can tell me whats wrong?

 

[n8ivetxn]

Don't panic! I know my birds will sometimes have a little bloody poo. I also know chickens shed intestinal lining on a regular basis. It could just be something normal.

Keep an eye on them and if it gets worse or symptoms change, get some Corid (feed store)...

 

[Cichol]

Thank you!!! I'm just really worried about them D: they are like my little youngins!! <3 I've been giving them gatoraid and medicated food, they don't seem to be acting abnormal just the bloody..poo..

 

[n8ivetxn]

I understand! You can't help but love 'em! - And it seems your giving them good care

I would be careful with the Gatoraide, maybe water it down just a bit, it has a lot of salt in it. I read somewhere to be careful with giving chickens too much salt...
- You can go to the feed store and get electrolytes called poly-visol (without iron) or rooster booster - gatoraide for chickens

 

[n8ivetxn]

The good thing is - your chicks are past the delicate stage, now they are a little stronger..... Just keep an eye and get Corid if you need it... I'll check back tomorrow!