Day Old Chicks With Diarrhea

[Matilda Belle]

The chicks hatched Saturday and ever since Monday I’ve noticed their poop has been runny. No blood, just runny.

They are fed unmedicated feed and give water with vitamins, electrolytes and probiotics.

Heat source is a heat plate so I know they aren’t overheated.

@Wyorp Rock
@Eggcessive

 

[Aapomp831]

The chicks hatched Saturday and ever since Monday I’ve noticed their poop has been runny. No blood, just runny.

They are fed unmedicated feed and give water with vitamins, electrolytes and probiotics.

Heat source is a heat plate so I know they aren’t overheated.

They don’t need the electrolytes and probiotics as their food contains enough. Try clean fresh water and see if that makes a difference.

 

[dawg53]

I agree with Aapomp. Stop all the unnecessary stuff you're giving them and provide them the feed only along with fresh clean water.

 

[Matilda Belle]

I’ll give that a try. Thanks!

 

[Dottie the Chicken]

@azygous

 

[azygous]

Have you watched to see if they're eating from the feeder? Some chicks don't get the hang of finding their food in a feeder at first and may not be eating enough so their poop is on the soupy side. I suggest getting a paper plate or saucer and putting some crumbles on it so the chicks can find their food on the floor as is their instinct. I've found this transitions them to using their feeder more effectively.

@Aapomp831 is right. Chicks only need the electrolytes and extra vitamins immediately after hatch or after surviving a trip through the mail. Extending them unnecessarily can put a strain on developing kidneys.

 

[Matilda Belle]

Have you watched to see if they're eating from the feeder? Some chicks don't get the hang of finding their food in a feeder at first and may not be eating enough so their poop is on the soupy side. I suggest getting a paper plate or saucer and putting some crumbles on it so the chicks can find their food on the floor as is their instinct. I've found this transitions them to using their feeder more effectively.

@Aapomp831 is right. Chicks only need the electrolytes and extra vitamins immediately after hatch or after surviving a trip through the mail. Extending them unnecessarily can put a strain on developing kidneys.

Interesting. I've never heard that before. Thank you!

 

[Matilda Belle]

I changed the water Wednesday morning and so far no difference. They are reaching the one week mark so I might give corid a try.