Coccidiosis
A protozoal gut infection that destroys intestinal lining. Bloody or mucousy droppings in a young chick are nearly always coccidiosis. Fatal if untreated.
Mix of AI illustrations and anonymized real cases shared by community keepers. Visual severity varies by bird, age, and stage.
Symptoms
- Bloody droppings
- Mucousy droppings
- Lethargic / not moving
- Ruffled feathers
- Pale comb
- Not eating
- Weight loss
Treatment
Treat the whole flock with amprolium (Corid) in the drinking water for 5 to 7 days. Do not give B vitamins during Corid treatment, they cancel it out. Once finished, follow with probiotics and vitamins to rebuild the gut. Move birds to clean dry ground.
Prevention
Keep brooders and runs dry, the parasite needs moisture to thrive. Use medicated chick starter unless you have vaccinated chicks. Clean waterers daily. Rotate runs. Do not overcrowd young birds.
Typical recovery
5 to 10 days with prompt care.