Runny stool and blood

[StrawberryHouseMouse]

I noticed today one of my silkies have runny stool and blood in it. What could be the cause of it and what can be done to fix it?

 

[sangel4you]

I too have the same problem, only not with a silkie. However I know the response all will give is Cocco. I don't know if this is the case with StrawberryHouseMouse (cute name btw!) but my chickens dont have a dirt or grass run. They are on a cement run with sand, straw, and some shavings so I dont know how they could have gotten cocci. The last time they were on REAL dirt was about 7 weeks ago and that was only for an hour or so a few times. They get starter still for another few weeks and I havent been giving them many treats the past couple of weeks because I am out of chicken grit. Any ideas would be appreciated! Strawberry- I hope your problem gets resolved too!

 

[PunkinPeep]

How old are your birds?

 

[StrawberryHouseMouse]

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They are various ages. From 3 months to 5 months old.

 

[StrawberryHouseMouse]

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My birds havent shown any signs of illness other then the bloody stool. They are still moving around fine, eating and drinking normaly.

 

[sangel4you]

same here! And I too have birds about that age...3 and a half months. I did do the apple cider vinegar in their water since they're about 3 weeks old... so idk?

 

[StrawberryHouseMouse]

Does anyone possibly think it could be from being bred for the first time? The hen I am having problems with blood in the stool was a virgin when I put her in the cage with the other hens and a couple adult roosters.

 

[sangel4you]

MY hens havent been breeding yet though.. hmmm bumping to see what the experts think

 

[sangel4you]

bumping once again

I get a ton of information I dont even ask for in other posts and then.... *rolls eyes* whatever. Maybe some kind soul will answer this.

 

[ChooksChick]

I think maybe the lack of response is because this isn't a normal age range for cocci, and there aren't many other reasons for blood in stool- I have a bunch of sites bookmarked for diagnoses...let me go scan them for ideas- brb.