Is this coccidiosis? POOP PICTURE WARNING

[ella2025]

My week old chicks look completely healthy and are doing great so far! All four are growing extremely fast and super active! However I noticed a few red droppings in their brooder and outside of it (they recently learnt how to jump out). It's a normal poop, not foamy or liquid, with some red in it. Should I get some medicated feed? They are on nutrena naturewise 18% starter growers crumbles, non medicated. I have a better example but my family cleaned it away before I got to take a picture, but here is one.

 

[Eggcessive]

That is probably intestinal shed. If you see more or any real blood, you can buy some Corid to have in case you want to treat for possible coccidiosis. It won’t hurt them if you decide to treat them. The dosage most use is 2 tsp of the liquid, or 1 1/2 tsp of the powder per gallon of water for 5-7 days. Change the medicated water daily. Usually coccidiosis is more common after 3 weeks old. I have used medicated feed at one time, but found that non-medicated was fine. Just keep their brooder as dry and clean as possible, since water spills are not good for them. Raise their waterers on boards to shoulder height for drinking and less spills. I have always gone outside and dug up a piece of sod with grass, and put it in my brooder for them to peck and explore. It exposes them slowly to coccidia that are normally in your soil. They will slow build up immunity to it. Also put out a little chick grit for them since grass would require some grit.

 

[ella2025]

That is probably intestinal shed. If you see more or any real blood, you can buy some Corid to have in case you want to treat for possible coccidiosis. It won’t hurt them if you decide to treat them. The dosage most use is 2 tsp of the liquid, or 1 1/2 tsp of the powder per gallon of water for 5-7 days. Change the medicated water daily. Usually coccidiosis is more common after 3 weeks old. I have used medicated feed at one time, but found that non-medicated was fine. Just keep their brooder as dry and clean as possible, since water spills are not good for them. Raise their waterers on boards to shoulder height for drinking and less spills. I have always gone outside and dug up a piece of sod with grass, and put it in my brooder for them to peck and explore. It exposes them slowly to coccidia that are normally in your soil. They will slow build up immunity to it. Also put out a little chick grit for them since grass would require some grit.

I figured it was intestinal she'd, since I only found like 2 poops that were slightly red out of the 50+ that were in their brooder right before I cleaned it. I didn't know they started shedding this early! I have some 13 week olds and I don't think they've ever done this before. Good to know I guess. Also I bring the little chickies outside for like an hour or 2 every day now that its warm, and is that enough to expose them to a little bacteria?

 

[Eggcessive]

Yes, but be sure to offer some chick sized grit when they are out on grass and dirt. If you see bright red blood or more shed, then consider Corid. Also if any appear lethargic, hunched, or not eating treat with Corid.

I figured it was intestinal she'd, since I only found like 2 poops that were slightly red out of the 50+ that were in their brooder right before I cleaned it. I didn't know they started shedding this early! I have some 13 week olds and I don't think they've ever done this before. Good to know I guess. Also I bring the little chickies outside for like an hour or 2 every day now that its warm, and is that enough to expose them to a little bacteria?

 

[ella2025]

Yes, but be sure to offer some chick sized grit when they are out on grass and dirt. If you see bright red blood or more shed, then consider Corid. Also if any appear lethargic, hunched, or not eating treat with Corid.

Ok got it thanks!