Chicken poop

[MHG]

I noticed today that one of my chicken's (New Hampshire Red) poop comes out in a large glop. It is sorta runny, and looks like snot (when you have a cold).

How can I tell if she is sick? If you all want I can post pictures of the poop, but I don't want to gross anyone out!

 

[faykokoWV]

Believe it or not, a whole page devoted to chicken poo

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

 

[MHG]

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WOW...thanks for the info! Here is what I found:

Ceacal - These are produced from the caecum of the chicken and are mustard to dark brown froth. They are expelled every 8 to 10 droppings.

The above is exactly what I have been seeing! Thanks again!

 

[faykokoWV]

well, you know what they say, there's something for everyone on the internet

 

[gritsar]

Quote:
WOW...thanks for the info! Here is what I found:

Ceacal - These are produced from the caecum of the chicken and are mustard to dark brown froth. They are expelled every 8 to 10 droppings.

The above is exactly what I have been seeing! Thanks again!

I was gonna say from your description cecal poo. I think they spell it different in the UK (ceacal).

 

[kathyinmo]

YES, please post your picture of poop .... HERE....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=237112

I have been in touch with BYC administation, and they are interested in making a BYC poo page! The thread above is where we are collecting the poo (err, pictures of poo!).