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Chick poo question & pic

Mis pollitos

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12 Years
Oct 5, 2012
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Stillwater, Minnesota
Have some new chicks, the oldest around 10 days old, youngest about 7 days. I have seen this poo 2 times, once yesterday and this one today, very stinky, but don't know who is doing it. They've not been outside at all. Only have starter food and fresh water. Should I be concerned? Doesn't seem normal to me. Any assistance would by very much appreciated!

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It looks like cecal poop. Cecal poop is totally normal and occurs daily; about 1 in 7-8 droppings in both baby chicks and adult chickens. Nothing to worry about! :)
 
Well....one question answered, now a new concern, runny poo. Second time today, don't know who....any comments, suggestions? Thank you!!
 

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One more time with the poo! Yesterday I found this (pic #1) on the poop shelf. Today I found (pic #2). That whole corner of the poop shelf was soaking wet....don't know who. Looks concerning to me, what do I know?
Any feedback would be very much appreciated! Thanks
 

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One more time with the poo! Yesterday I found this (pic #1) on the poop shelf. Today I found (pic #2). That whole corner of the poop shelf was soaking wet....don't know who. Looks concerning to me, what do I know?
Any feedback would be very much appreciated! Thanks
Are these from the same chicks? That’s a partially formed soft eggshell that you are seeing. If they are the same someone has just started laying. Do they have access to calcium?
 
Are these from the same chicks? That’s a partially formed soft eggshell that you are seeing. If they are the same someone has just started laying. Do they have access to calcium?
They are the same chicks. They started laying towards the end of August and have been laying regularly since. I have a try of oyster shell for them...I'll add more to make sure there is enough. Thank you for the reply!
 

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