Newly hatched chick bloody stool

[M1ssy8402]

I have chick that hatched little over 24 hours ago with almost purely liquid bloody stool... can a new chick have coccidiosis? Should I go ahead and start Corid that young?

Thank you so much for any help!!! Here's a pic of poop.

 

[M1ssy8402]

And now there's a blood clot....

 

[sylviethecochin]

Since the incubation period is eight days, I think we can rule out Coccid. I have no experience with this problem; I've never seen anything like it before (just admitting that right now)

My best guess is that the egg was infected with some bacteria that is now in the chick's gut. I'd feed a smidgeon of live-culture yogurt in hopes of bringing about some beneficial gut bacteria, electrolytes (1 tsp baking soda, 1 tbsp sweetner, 2 qt water, pinch salt) for rehydration and poultry vitamins, if you have them.

Good luck.

 

[M1ssy8402]

Thank you! So far today haven't seen anymore blood, but this morning was quite a bit on pad... I've never seen or heard of anything like that and I honestly am kinda surprised chick is alive and thriving... will keep watching, was just scared would infect the other 3 chicks from batch but so far all good

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I have chick that hatched little over 24 hours ago with almost purely liquid bloody stool... can a new chick have coccidiosis? Should I go ahead and start Corid that young?
Thank you so much for any help!!! Here's a pic of poop.
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And now there's a blood clot....View attachment 1686289

Thank you! So far today haven't seen anymore blood, but this morning was quite a bit on pad... I've never seen or heard of anything like that and I honestly am kinda surprised chick is alive and thriving... will keep watching, was just scared would infect the other 3 chicks from batch but so far all good

Can you post a photo of the chick too?
Is your chick eating/drinking o.k.?

 

[007Sean]

Never have seen anything like that before...could you post a pic of it's vent? It may have a rupture in it's large intestine? Is it acting 'sickly'?

 

[M1ssy8402]

Ok, maybe spoke too soon... but she's acting fine, eating and drinking, jumping around with the others, I don't know what to think....

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Ok, maybe spoke too soon... but she's acting fine, eating and drinking, jumping around with the others, I don't know what to think....View attachment 1686656 View attachment 1686657 View attachment 1686658 View attachment 1686660 View attachment 1686665 View attachment 1686666

I have never seen that in a chick that young.
What is she eating?
Are you giving anything like Poultry Nutri-Drench or some other vitamin mix that could account for the color?
Does her abdomen feel bloated at all?
Navel healed up?

I can say, IF I saw that in my brooder, I would begin treating with Corid asap.
Dosage is 1 1/2 teaspoons Corid powder or 2 teaspoons of 9.6% Corid liquid per gallon of water. Give for 5-7 days as the only source of drinking water.

 

[M1ssy8402]

They're eating chick starter, and started Corid in water last night, belly feels find and nothing on navel area, I just can't believe how much she's put out with no signs of issues at all

 

[Wyorp Rock]

They're eating chick starter, and started Corid in water last night, belly feels find and nothing on navel area, I just can't believe how much she's put out with no signs of issues at all

It's a mystery.
If you will, keep us posted on how she's doing.