Early detection of coccidiosis can cut mortality in half. Watch for:

1. Slight Drop in Feed Intake – birds linger at the feeder but consume less.
   
2. Mild Huddling – chicks gather under heat even at optimal brooder temps.
   
3. Watery Tint to Droppings – clear “ghost” caps appear 24 h before blood.
   
4. Ruffled Feathers – especially around the neck and shoulders.
   
5. Slow Crop Fill – morning crops stay half‑empty.
   
6. Quiet Cheeping – chicks reduce vocalization as malaise sets in.
   
7. Pale Comb Edges – micro‑anemia from gut damage begins early.
   

Action Step: At the first two signs, start a preventive Amprolium dose (0.006 %) for 3 days and submit a fecal sample to confirm.