New chicken acting strange

[lbfvalentino]

We recently picked up a splash Ameracauna and a blue Ameracauna-both were supposed to be hens, but I knew as soon as my husband brought them home that the blue was a rooster. We were told that the splash had always been super mellow. They had been kept away from the rest of the flock because they didn't accept them. After watching them for a very short time, I suspected the flash was sick. She was hunched, listless, barely eating or drinking, did not move away from us when we went to pick her up, didnt' roost, kinda wobbly when we put her down after holding her, fell asleep standing up or being held, diarrhea. I jumped to cocci and started her on Corid, but kept monitoring and her poop was not showing signs of blood and I started to worry that maybe this was a nutrient issue, which Corid could make worse. I stopped Corid and started dosing her with poultry cell. Within 24 hours, she was more alert, seemed stronger, started eating and drinking. I've continued the poultry cell and it's been about a week and a half and she's hanging in there. She is incredibly light and it's hard to tell if she's gaining weight, but she is eating. She still doesn't want to be around the rest of my flock, and I'm thinking she'll like need new chicks to create her own flock because I don't think I'll ever get her in with the others. And she still doesn't act quite like a chicken. Today I found what looks like blood in her poop, though it also might be intestinal shedding. Blood or no? Anyone have thoughts on what else I can do for her?

 

[Eggcessive]

How old are they? Do you have any pictures of them? Were they from a reputable breeder? Were these the only ones they were selling. Coccidiosis only causes blood in the dropping sometimes in a couple of strains, and other times it may be runny with yellow liquid. Do you have a vet who could do a fecal float for you, to look for coccidiosis and worms? Worms can also cause blood in droppings, and can cause intestinal damage and failure to thrive as coccidiosis does. Corid is pretty safe and shouldn’t cause deficiency. I might use the Corid for 5-7 days at a dosage of 2 tsp of the liquid per gallon of water, and also consider worming with albendazole 1/4 to 1/2 ml orally. Repeat the wormer after 10-14 days. Offer some dry and some mushy wet chicken feed in a small bowl, and a little scrambled egg. A tsp of plain yogurt may give some probiotics. Here is a place to order albendazole (generic Valbazen) at a good price in smaller amounts:
https://toltrazurilshop.com/product...eCX_CX9BAC7aMZ2vaVtweWHywTl5AZuaaRqrB169M2783

 

[lbfvalentino]

How old are they? Do you have any pictures of them? Were they from a reputable breeder? Were these the only ones they were selling. Coccidiosis only causes blood in the dropping sometimes in a couple of strains, and other times it may be runny with yellow liquid. Do you have a vet who could do a fecal float for you, to look for coccidiosis and worms? Worms can also cause blood in droppings, and can cause intestinal damage and failure to thrive as coccidiosis does. Corid is pretty safe and shouldn’t cause deficiency. I might use the Corid for 5-7 days at a dosage of 2 tsp of the liquid per gallon of water, and also consider worming with albendazole 1/4 to 1/2 ml orally. Repeat the wormer after 10-14 days. Offer some dry and some mushy wet chicken feed in a small bowl, and a little scrambled egg. A tsp of plain yogurt may give some probiotics. Here is a place to order albendazole (generic Valbazen) at a good price in smaller amounts:
https://toltrazurilshop.com/product...eCX_CX9BAC7aMZ2vaVtweWHywTl5AZuaaRqrB169M2783

Thanks! Nope, not a reputable breeder. Facebook Marketplace She didn't know how old they are, but she had them since the end of July, so they are at least 3 months, but probably closer to 4. I have safe guard and corid on hand, and can't find valbazen in stock, so I guess I'll order some online. Or might start with safe guard and see if that helps. She's so sweet and super cool looking. Just hoping she makes it.

 

[lbfvalentino]

How old are they? Do you have any pictures of them? Were they from a reputable breeder? Were these the only ones they were selling. Coccidiosis only causes blood in the dropping sometimes in a couple of strains, and other times it may be runny with yellow liquid. Do you have a vet who could do a fecal float for you, to look for coccidiosis and worms? Worms can also cause blood in droppings, and can cause intestinal damage and failure to thrive as coccidiosis does. Corid is pretty safe and shouldn’t cause deficiency. I might use the Corid for 5-7 days at a dosage of 2 tsp of the liquid per gallon of water, and also consider worming with albendazole 1/4 to 1/2 ml orally. Repeat the wormer after 10-14 days. Offer some dry and some mushy wet chicken feed in a small bowl, and a little scrambled egg. A tsp of plain yogurt may give some probiotics. Here is a place to order albendazole (generic Valbazen) at a good price in smaller amounts:
https://toltrazurilshop.com/product...eCX_CX9BAC7aMZ2vaVtweWHywTl5AZuaaRqrB169M2783

 

[Eggcessive]

Yes, you definitely have a cockerel there. The two may have been kept from eating and drinking by the other chickens. Be sure to keep them quarantined for a month before introducing to your other chickens. That way if you see signs of illness, respiratory disease, or other problems, they won’t affect your others. Valbazen is hard to find nowadays, but the generic albendazole is good because you can find smaller amounts, such as 4 and 8 ounces. I like it because it requires only 2 doses 10 days apart. To kill the same 4 types of chicken worms, SafeGuard requires 5 consecutive daily doses.

 

[lbfvalentino]

Yes, you definitely have a cockerel there. The two may have been kept from eating and drinking by the other chickens. Be sure to keep them quarantined for a month before introducing to your other chickens. That way if you see signs of illness, respiratory disease, or other problems, they won’t affect your others. Valbazen is hard to find nowadays, but the generic albendazole is good because you can find smaller amounts, such as 4 and 8 ounces. I like it because it requires only 2 doses 10 days apart. To kill the same 4 types of chicken worms, SafeGuard requires 5 consecutive daily doses.

Where do you find your generic albendazole?