Possible Cocci in 3 wk old chick?? Please help!

[lovemyflock]

Last night I noticed very watery poop in my 3 wk old black australorp chick. It was clear, like water. Three days ago I know her poop was normal.

This morning when I was watching her, she had another poop like water, but a little mucousy...then about 15 mins later had another water poop, but this one had a single streak of mucousy blood in it.

She is acting fine, and eating and drinking. She is the same size as all the other 7 chicks.

Their brooder is dry and clean, their water is clean and raised off of the bedding, and they are on unmedicated starter/grower (all TSC had). I have offered them plain organic yogurt on several occasions and they want nothing to do with it. I put a Tbsp of Apple Cider Vinegar in their water this morning.

Since she still is acting normal, should I wait to see what happens? or should I try to find some Sulmet and start them on that?

 

[NYREDS]

It sounds like it might be Coccidiosis especially since the chick has been on unmedicated feed.
You should get some Amprollium or Sulmet into the water as soon as possible-like today.
Sulmet is probably easier to find.
If it is Coccidiosis it progresses rapidly and untreated is usually fatal. On the upside it responds quickly to medication.

 

[dlhunicorn]

was the tbsp of vinegar for a gallon of water ?

 

[lovemyflock]

yes, gallon of water

 

[donnap1967]

What is the vinegar for?

 

[lovemyflock]

From another thread....if you a search theres lots of info about it..

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Anyway, I called the local feed store and they do sell Sulmet. So, I should start that tonight, right?...