Pure blood stools?

[mycountrygirls]

My EE pullet has been pooping pure blood but is otherwise healthy and gorgeous and very active. I'm thinking she ate some glass or something else sharp (there was an old homestead here 70+ yrs ago). I'm afraid the damage has been done and she may go quickly, but was wondering if any of you have had this happen? Any thoughts to other causes or anything I can do? I've never seen this before, but we found some glass near the coop a few days ago. We picked it all up but maybe she found it first

Thanks!

 

[tuckertori]

I had the same thing happen 2 days ago. I found a mostly bloody poop and then one with a bit. I don't know which one came first, so I don't know if it is getting better or worse. I am anxious to hear other's thoughts.

 

[csummer8882]

How old are they? Is Cocci possible in your flock? I would wait to see more answers but it could be a possibility. Here is a link to the poo chart. See if you can compare. Good luck!

http://www.chat.allotment.org.uk/index.php?topic=17568.0

 

[oliviad51]

My first thought was cocci. My chickens have never had it but I've heard it was pretty common. I hope it's nothing serious! keep us posted

 

[tuckertori]

Well, I looked at the famous "poo chart" and hope it was the "intestine" photo although it did look more like the cocci photo. I haven't seen any new worrisome poo in 2 days, so that is likely a great sign. There hasn't been any in their coop where they roost and I can't imagine there wouldn't be a sign after 2 nights. My rose colored glasses say all is good. Hope that is what tomorrow says!....Hope you are finding the same thing true.

 

[tuckertori]

I googled cocci and read some alarming news. http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/agdex4616
If that is what your chickens have, they will need help fast.

 

[mycountrygirls]

Oh, sorry for the delay writing back, I'm new at this and thought it would tell me when someone else posted. Anyway... I'm not sure what it was - she never did act sick and is totally fine now. It was definitely just pure blood though, nothing else. tuckertori- I'm glad your birds are OK too! Thanks for the help and links.

 

[Choctaw Valley Farm]

That sounds like it could have been Coccidiosis, if so you can treat with Corid mix 2 teaspoons per 1 gallon of water for 3 days.