Should I treat my flock for cocci even even if I'm not sure any of them have it?

[Savannah Rose]

I have been seeing what I believe to be an abnormal amount of red droppings from one of my 12 week old pullets droppings (I believe I know which pullet is producing them... not sure) I've only had them for a little while (4 days) and I first noticed it the second night I went to check their droppings. Honestly it looks like passed intestinal lining but I've been seeing it a little every now and then in the course of 3 days... and it's supposed to be occasional. Besides that she is not lethargic, has a great appetite, doesn't huddle all fluffed up in a corner all day, and they have all been on medicated chick feed their entire life. I feel I should be preventative and treat it before it could get worse... if it does get worse... she really hasn't been showing any other signs of cocci besides the red droppings (which could be normal if I wasn't seeing them every night). Everyone does pass very healthy droppings but their is always that occasional bloody one that scares me. Should I go a head and treat them? What medication should I use (I remember one was mentioned but I forgot the name) and how much should I use for 12 week old pullets ( they are standard sized chickens).

 

[Eggcessive]

Corid (amprollium) is the name of the drug that is best for coccidiosis. It won't hurt your chickens to give them a treatment. Dosage is 2tsp of the liquid, or 1.5 tsp of the powder per gallon of water for 5 days. Corid is found in the cattle or swine medicines from your feed store.

 

[Savannah Rose]

Thank you