Calling all duck poop experts! Black duck poop!

[bsides2007]

I've seen this in the coop here and there, and most of the time when I see it, it's more of a chocolate syrup poop (from what I understand this is normal). Anyway, today I found poop that was syrupy and nearly BLACK. I mixed in some water to check the color of it, and there's no red in it at all so I don't believe it's a blockage or hardware...but I did notice a green hue to it (See photo below)

Every time I've seen this on forums it means the duck is sick. Anyone have any ideas? I have started putting ACV in the water and will do that for a few days to see if it helps. Nobody is looking sick or acting off. Everyone seems to be running around, swimming, and eating normally. Thanks!!!

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

Did they eat anything different?

 

[bsides2007]

@Soon2BChixMom hmmmm...nope not that I can think of :/

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

I am not a duck poop expert.

What do you feed them? Did they get to forage someplace different?

 

[bsides2007]

@Soon2BChixMom They eat all flock crumbles and the only thing I can think of is that two of my ducks got out yesterday and were wandering around the yard, so maybe they could have found some greenery somewhere

 

[Miss Lydia]

Mud? I see blk poop when my ducks are playing and noodling around in mud.

@casportpony is our poop expert.

 

[chickens really]

If they are actually acting fine it nothing to worry about..

 

[chickens really]

Mud? I see blk poop when my ducks are playing and noodling around in mud.

@casportpony is our poop expert.

That's right...She knows Poop doesn't she?..

 

[CayugaJana]

Mine always have black poop when they are noodling in the mud and dirt.

 

[bsides2007]

Yes, they have been in the mud! I have just put their pool back out for the summer so they are making a huge mess. I was just worried that was too black...or too greenish. Anyway, THANK YOU ALL so much, you have put my mind at ease. They are all still acting normally and having fun. @CayugaJana @Miss Lydia @chickens really @Soon2BChixMom