Chicken hunched and found these droppings

[Katieskerlong]

I noticed my chicken hunched up and today found this in the coop. I’m not sure if it’s her but I separated her anyway. Is this normal?

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Could be related. How old is the bird and how long have you had it?

 

[Hatch in chicks]

She might have been egg-bound? Or sick?

 

[Katieskerlong]

Could be related. How old is the bird and how long have you had it?

She’s at least 8 months old. She was laying when I got her. I’ve had her 6 weeks

 

[Katieskerlong]

She might have been egg-bound? Or sick?

Well that’s what I’m trying to find out..

 

[ChickenCanoe]

It could very well be coccidiosis. An 8 month old bird would have become resistant to the species on your land but a bird on new soil has likely encountered another species.
I would start her on Corid right away. Any feed store will carry it and likely some pet stores. It comes in powder and liquid. I've only ever used the liquid.
Hunched and bloody stool are sure signs. Normally seen in chicks but 6 weeks on your property is the equivalent of a chick in the world of Coccidia.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/c...ating-and-preventing-coccidiosis-in-chickens?

Keeping bedding bone dry helps prevent it but a symptomatic bird needs treatment.

 

[coach723]

I agree, start treatment for coccidiosis right away. Better safe than sorry. Corid is very safe, will not harm the bird even if it were something else. Coccidiosis is very common.