My friends chickens are dropping dead with bloody stools. Help!

[2manyhats]

My friends have lost 11 chickens today with bloody stool. They are about 5 months old and are no longer eating nor drinking. Does this sound like coccidiosis? If so, what do they do about it? Any advice would help.

 

[arlee453]

Probably Coccidosis. Here's a file that shows various treatment options. Sulmet should be readily aviailable at any tractor supply or feed store.

http://www.sheepandgoat.com/articles/coccidtable205.pdf

Could also be a heavy worm load, but more likely coccidosis.

 

[2manyhats]

Thanks so much. I sent the info to my friend.