- May 22, 2009
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Hi all. I have a small flock of 4 hens. They are all about 9 months old and laying like champs right now. One of my hens, Sweet Cheeks, has some majorly icky diarrhea, it's super runny, mostly very dark green or black and very watery. She's always had sort of runny stools, but it's gotten much worse over the last week or so, and she's pooping so much that her butt feathers are crusty. She's still laying every day or every other day, and doesn't seem overly tired or skinny. But right now, the other chickens are running around the yard and she's hanging out in the nesting box. Sweet Cheeks is the only one of the 4 chickens that seems affected.
We let the chickens free range in the yard for most of the day, and the weather here has been rainy, but not terrible. On days when it's storming, we keep them in the coop. They have access to plenty of fresh water and we don't have any plants in the yard that are poisonous.
Should we worm the flock? Should I look for a poultry vet? Any thoughts? I'm not sure what to do and would appreciate your help!
Updated 2-28
I got a pick of the poop today and have spent quite a bit of time checking out chicken poo photos on sites this week (yikes!). I'm just not sure...
We let the chickens free range in the yard for most of the day, and the weather here has been rainy, but not terrible. On days when it's storming, we keep them in the coop. They have access to plenty of fresh water and we don't have any plants in the yard that are poisonous.
Should we worm the flock? Should I look for a poultry vet? Any thoughts? I'm not sure what to do and would appreciate your help!
Updated 2-28
I got a pick of the poop today and have spent quite a bit of time checking out chicken poo photos on sites this week (yikes!). I'm just not sure...
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