tatjana Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Our ten chickens were laying 9-10 eggs every day. They suddenly stopped completely and now only lay around 2 a day. They seem fine in themselves, their behaviour is no different. I have checked for mites and any other creepy crawlies in the eglu and on the chickens themselves. However, I have noticed small amounts of blood in their droppings and would appreciate any explanation as to why. They are kept very clean and isolated from wild birds but we have noticed mice droppings in their enclosure. They are eating as normal and are very active. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Chickens shed bits of their intestines sometime and they look like bits of tomato skin Here are some minging poo pics if you have a strong tummy http://www.pekinheaven.com/main/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=1153 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Can't seem to get onto that one without registering.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatjana Posted July 7, 2009 Author Share Posted July 7, 2009 They are wormed regularly and have been done recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Is it runny red blood or lumpy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatjana Posted July 7, 2009 Author Share Posted July 7, 2009 a bit of both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 gosh, I'm no vet and don't want to worry you but if it is Coccidiosis you'll need to act quickly Coccidiosis caused by E. tenella first becomes noticeable at about three days after infection. Chickens droop, stop feeding, huddle together, and by the fourth day, blood begins to appear in the droppings. The greatest amount of blood appears by day five or six, and by the eighth or ninth day, the bird is either dead or on the way to recovery. Mortality is highest between the fourth and sixth days. http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/agdex4616 If this sounds like what's happening to your girls then I'd speak to a vet or take them to a vet asap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 If its cocci you would probably have lost a chick by now but as Poet says it could well be what the problem is Treatment is easy - a liquid that gets added to the water In the meantime change the bedding the chicks are on, make sure its not damp and if they are on ground move the run so they are on fresh ground not previously 'grazed' by chickens I learned a lot on this from the Practical Poultry website a few days back, makes interesting reading - you shouldnt need to register to read this http://www.kelseyinfo.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1246964527 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Another thought. what wormer did you use, if vermex you would need to use flubenvet. Retfords woyuld analyse sample in a couple oif days. good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaz64 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Hi Had a chicken with coccidiosis it lost condition rapidly stayed huddled in the run and the poo was a mustard colour with quiet a lot of blood despite seeing 3 vets she died but I have successfully treated my other birds with coxoid which is for pigeons, the vet gave me baycox but it is prescription only and you cant eat the eggs with either or the birds if your that way inclined, I couldnt eat one of mine, with regard to wormer flubenvet is fantastic stuff! I wouldnt use anything else as it kills all groups of worms from gap worm to round worm cheers Kaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
