Spots of red in poop (pics) help!

[shayes224]

Is this something to be concerned about? This is the second day I’ve noticed a few dropping have a small spot of red in them. When looking online it seems like coccidiosis has much more blood involved. Does this look normal?

All my 2 week old chicks with the exception of 1 are acting fine. I lost 5 (yellow ones-I didn’t know their breed) upon shipment in the first couple days. Because of this I seem to be panicking over everything. This 1 chick in particular is also yellow (I’m not sure if she’s the one leaving these droppings or not) but she is just not as chippy as the others are. She’ll come out to eat and drink but mostly hangs out under the brooder plate by herself. Should I treat everyone for coccidiosis?

 

[Eggcessive]

It looks like intestinal shed in the picture. How old are the chicks that you are concerned about? Are they using the same brooder, or being on the same soil as the previous chickens? Coccidiosis is more common with having multiple age chickens in the same areas. Corid (amprollium) is very safe to use to help treat an outbreak, and can also be used as a preventative. I would not hesitate to use it if you see more questionable droppings or behavior. Watch for any lethargic or puffed up chicks, or ones that are not eating and drinking.

 

[shayes224]

It looks like intestinal shed in the picture. How old are the chicks that you are concerned about? Are they using the same brooder, or being on the same soil as the previous chickens? Coccidiosis is more common with having multiple age chickens in the same areas. Corid (amprollium) is very safe to use to help treat an outbreak, and can also be used as a preventative. I would not hesitate to use it if you see more questionable droppings or behavior. Watch for any lethargic or puffed up chicks, or ones that are not eating and drinking.

I have fourtneen chicks 2 weeks old. This is my first flock so no previous chickens also why I’m panicking since I already lost the 5 yellow ones in the first couple days. I’m glad to hear you say intestinal shedding. Is corid affordable and available at a pet feed store? Sounds like it might be good to have on hand and doesn’t hurt to treat anyways if I feel worried in the coming days?

 

[Kiki]

I have fourtneen chicks 2 weeks old. This is my first flock so no previous chickens also why I’m panicking since I already lost the 5 yellow ones in the first couple days. I’m glad to hear you say intestinal shedding. Is corid affordable and available at a pet feed store? Sounds like it might be good to have on hand and doesn’t hurt to treat anyways if I feel worried in the coming days?

Get the Corid today so you don't have to worry.

 

[Eggcessive]

Corid liquid is very affordable at most feed stores, and you can also use the powder. It has gone up in price in the last year or two, but I found it for around $20 plus shipping here:
https://www.jefferspet.com/corid-9-...0qOaklaBNpgq_74VIWyDD7c59OpRyAOhoCaRMQAvD_BwE
TSC has it for about $29, so if you want it sooner, you may have to get it from a feed store. Shipping stress is usually the cause of loss in brand new chicks. But if you see more intestinal shed, I would not hesitate to treat them.
To treat for a severe outbreak, dosage is 2 tsp (10 ml) of the liquid, or 1.5 tsp of the powder per gallon of water as the only water source, for 5-7 days. To treat them as a prevention, reduce dosage to 1/3 of that.

 

[shayes224]

Corid liquid is very affordable at most feed stores, and you can also use the powder. It has gone up in price in the last year or two, but I found it for around $20 plus shipping here:
https://www.jefferspet.com/corid-9-...0qOaklaBNpgq_74VIWyDD7c59OpRyAOhoCaRMQAvD_BwE
TSC has it for about $29, so if you want it sooner, you may have to get it from a feed store. Shipping stress is usually the cause of loss in brand new chicks. But if you see more intestinal shed, I would not hesitate to treat them.
To treat for a severe outbreak, dosage is 2 tsp (10 ml) of the liquid, or 1.5 tsp of the powder per gallon of water as the only water source, for 5-7 days. To treat them as a prevention, reduce dosage to 1/3 of that.

Thank you so much for the information!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

What are you feeding your chicks?
Do they have grit available?

I agree, I'd start Corid.

 

[shayes224]

What are you feeding your chicks?
Do they have grit available?

I agree, I'd start Corid.

Chick starter crumbles. And I ferment it a few times a week. I haven’t fed them anything else yet I’m waiting on that so no grit until then.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Chick starter crumbles. And I ferment it a few times a week. I haven’t fed them anything else yet I’m waiting on that so no grit until then.

Oh, o.k. just wondering.
In the photo it looked like there was unprocessed food/grains, but it just may be the color or something.