chickens passing bloody poop

[denetat]

I have two 3 month old barred rocks. One of them has some blood in their poop. Can anyone tell me what this might be?

 

[hotrod480]

If it is straight Red blood it is Cocci if it is brownish it could be natural stomach lining that is passing. I just went through Coccidiouis, go to a tractor supply or feed store and get some meds called Corid. I used the liquid there is powder also. Give them 10 ML per gallon of water the faster you can get it to them the better. Give them this med for 5 to 7 days it should clear up. Somethimes the damage is to bad but if you catch it early it should be ok.

 

[Noobchick]

Here's how to tell the difference between coccidiosis and intestinal lining: the lining looks like rust colored snot. Poke it with a piece of pine shaving bedding. Does it stretch like snot does when you have a cold? If so, and the color is very dull red, it's lining. 

If it looks like a human got hurt and bled for a while in one spot, it's coccidiosis. Coccidiosis is BRIGHT red.

Pictures: http://pluckandfeather.com/chicken-poo-chart-graphic.html

If it is coccidiosis, the dosage for liquid Corid is different than powdered Corid. A search here on BYC will give you that info, if you end up needing it.

 

[denetat]

The poop was brown with a little blood swirled in it. I'm a nurse aide & I've seen people with blood in their stool. So maybe I'm just jumping at shadows. Lol. They seem to be acting just fine & I haven't seen any more bloody poo. So maybe we're in the clear.

 

[denetat]

Went out just now to check on my chickens & saw some more bloody poop, but it looks like chunky pieces of bloody stuff. I looked at the poop page & I'm pretty sure its just stomach lining. Both chickens still seem to be acting ok.

 

[Fred's Hens]

I just battled this. Lost some valuable breeder chicks, but saved others.

Corid. 1/2 teaspoon per gallong water. Available at TSC and other farm stores. Comes as a powder, in a pouch. Re-fill the waterers with the Corid solution water. Drench the feed with a small amount of the Corid water as well and serve in clean pans as a damp mash.

You really have to move fast with some of these virulent strains. Some of the 8 or 9 strains of coccidiosis are morphing and have become quite aggressive. Damp weather is a huge part of the issue and is a culprit. Clean out the stall, wash with ammonia and keep a sharp eye. Symptoms usually abate in just a day or two, but keep them on the Corid solution for a week or two.

Yogurt or Raw Milk also soothes the intestines and really helps in stopping the bleeding.

 

[hotrod480]

The sooner with the corid the better they have cocci. I also just went through this. It can get real bad real quick. They sell corid in powder or liquid I used the liquid it mixes 10cc to gallon water. Good luck keep use posted on jape they are doing.

 

[hotrod480]

Take a pic of the poop and post. And make sure u clean the bad poop up if other hens eat they all will be sick

 

[denetat]

The chickens are still looking just fine. Haven't seen any more bloody poop. For some reason, I'm having trouble posting pics.

 

[denetat]