Possible blood chicks poop

[HeatherTheMommy]

Im not totally sure if its blood but id like to treat all 7 chicks and the adoptive morher silkie. What can i get from tractor supply that cold treat coccidiosis??? That wont cost an arm and a leg -_-

 

[Eggcessive]

Corid, a brand of amprollium is usually available in powder packets there. Dosage is 1 1/2 tsp per gallon for 5 days. After finishing treatment give them several days of vitamins in their water with some probiotic plain yogurt in food. Can you post a picture of their droppings. Are any acting lethargic or hunched and not eating?

 

[Sony57]

Hello Heather,


I think I spent about $25 on the powder and, from what I have read, it should be safe to treat everyone in the flock with.

 

[HeatherTheMommy]

Everyone is acting totally normal. Running around jumping on mama (my silkie) and eating and drinking. Im going to go check on them again and see if I find anymote abnormal droppings. Will take a picture if i see any.

 

[HeatherTheMommy]

I didnt see any abnormal poops but one chickie had some poop on its butt like it had a wet poop and it dripped down. Everyone was active and happy with mama tho

 

[Eggcessive]

Did you decide not to treat for cocci? Valleyvet.com and Jefferspet,com have Corid for $17-18, but after shipping it is $25.

 

[HeatherTheMommy]

I went and got some today. Should i just treat now or wait and see if i see anymore questionable poo?

 

[HeatherTheMommy]

Poopy butt

 

[HeatherTheMommy]

Should i treat for coccidiosis?

 

[Eggcessive]

I would clean off the vent area with warm water and a bit of soap. If any chicks are showing lethargy, not eating, hunched or puffed up posture, or runny droppings with mucus or blood, then yes, I would treat for coccidiosis. All chicks will be exposed to coccidia in order to build up immunity to it. Those that get a big exposure may get the disease. Read this article:
http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/12/coccidiosis-what-backyard-chicken.html