what is the first sign of cocci

[Crystalchic]

I found a tiny red spot in chick poop. Is that the beginning of cocci? Can I treat for cocci if im not sure

 

[PunkinPeep]

chicks get kind of lethargic and want to sit close to the light with their feathers ruffled.

i would say that that could be a sign of cocci.

does anyone act sick?

i think some of the experts here would tell you to try powdered milk to sooth their insides, and others would tell you to go ahead and do a round of Corid if you suspect cocci.

probably if it is cocci, the blood will become more apparent. it did for mine.

 

[Crystalchic]

i started the meds already. I clean my brooders at least three to four times a week. its hard to tell if they look look sick, because they are loosing their down and getting their feathers and to me during that transformation they all look kind of pitiful in a cute way

 

[Ridgerunner]

This site gives the symptoms toward the bottom of the article.

http://www.cornerstone-farm.com/dealing_with_coccidiosis.htm

 

[Crystalchic]

none of them has, had. or have any symptoms. I was cleaning the brooder and found a poop with a tiny red tingy to it. I cleaned the brooders and treated for cocci
they seem fine,

 

[Ridgerunner]

Have you been feeding them beet greens? That could color your findings.

Glad to hear they are fine.

 

[Crystalchic]

my chickens only get laying mash or chick starter. Once in a while i give them greens and other treats. I worry about the greens and table foods rotting in the coop