Black Diareha

[Trix68]

12 weeks, 5 hens 1 roo. Someone is haveing black runny poop. Don't think it is all of them. Normal Diet, some treats,(grapes, sunflower seeds) free range so may be eating something in the yard that I am not aware of. Any help/suggestions would be wonderful.
Thanks Trix

 

[Backyard Hencam]

Go to this posting on chicken poop. It is enlightening!

www.chat.allotment.org.uk/index.php?topic=17568.0

 

[Backyard Hencam]

I see that none of the "chicken whisperers" have responded to your questions. Try posting this in the emergencies/diseases/cures section if it is still going on. You may get some experts there.

Good luck! I hope the condition has corrected itself.

 

[greenfamilyfarms]

Do they have access to blueberry or blackberry bushes? They will eat so many of them until they give themselves dark, runny poopie.