bit of blood in poo?

[mr darcy]

noticed tiny bit of blood in one poo, don't know who, no one seems ill at all. should i be worried? what should i be looking for, should i treat with something,
other things to report, the hens have eaten alot of fruit foraging, it's everywhere! only other thing is buffy keeps making a little sneezy noise occasionally, no snot, seems very well and is laying...

[elizajay]

Blood or red fruit in poo?

[Scarlet]

It could be coccidiosis. Bloody poo is often a symptom. Also ruffled up feathers. Coxoid (also used for pigeons) can be bought in the uk over the counter at agricultural stores tho' not sure in France. I would make sure it is coxoid before treating as the whole flock will need treatment. Are they young birds?

[mr darcy]

thankyou scarlet, they are mixed ages, how would i be sure of coxoid? no blood today but buffy is sneezing continuously

[Scarlet]

I have just seen your other post about sneezing - so I would just keep your eyes peeled for anything unusual.
There aren't many obvious symtoms of cocci - and the symtoms can also found in other conditions. Although I have read that you have introduced some young chickens recently so I would look for:
Runny poo with blood present.
Ruffled feathers
Hunched body with tail down/ Droopy.
Loss of appetite.

It's not often seen in older birds but if they have started to lay they will slow down.

[mr darcy]

ok thankyou, poo is runny but we have fig trees so that's not helping!