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chicks eating droppings!! ??

post #1 of 5
5/9/12 at 3:08pm
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Hi my brooder is clean...I'm actually a little obsessive :0) But I saw one of the chicks pecking at and eating a dropping! Is this ok? I don't want any to get sick. I am brand new to this so appreciate any info. idunno.gif

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post #2 of 5
5/9/12 at 3:15pm
Chickens eat all kinds of icky things, including poo. Unfortunately its completely normal. Good luck with your babies!
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post #3 of 5
5/9/12 at 3:17pm

I wondered about this too.  Mine did this as well when I first got them (at about 3 days old) - they seem to have grown out of it (they're 4 weeks now).

 

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5/9/12 at 3:18pm
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Thanks!smile.png They are 4 days old.... sounds right. I just love em! love.gif

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5/9/12 at 3:19pm
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Thank you! smile.png

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