Diarrhea?(Poop pics)

[Eggcessive]

I would try it. There are some safe wormers to use, such as Valbazen or SafeGuard Liquid Goat Wormer. You do need to toss the eggs for 14 days after worming. I would look at how they are acting, to see if any are looking lethargic, ragedy, or are loosing weight. If you have a dog or cat vet, you can ask to see if they will do a worm test if you just happen to bring in some combined droppings. Mine has been willing to do that, even though he doesn’t see chickens. Amazon sells a worm test that you can mail in also, but I don’t have experience with it.

 

[GermanKennhuhn]

Sorry, just to be clear, should I try the probiotics or wormer first? I’ll see if we can get a fecal done, because I’d rather not worm them unnecessarily, nor toss the eggs. Thanks!
Edited to add: I think they’re acting normal, and I don’t see and weight loss or lethargy. I do have a broody that sits on the nest without moving, but that’s what she usually does.

 

[GermanKennhuhn]

I guess I’ll just try the probiotics/riccota first, what harm could it do Thank you all for your help!

 

[aart]

riccota

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[GermanKennhuhn]

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Oops I meant cottage cheese

 

[aart]

Oops I meant cottage cheese

Almost the same thing......not sure that will 'firm things up'.

 

[GermanKennhuhn]

Almost the same thing......not sure that will 'firm things up'.

Who knows? I’m gonna use probiotics anyways.

 

[GermanKennhuhn]

I was wondering if poultry lice live in the coop too, not only the chickens themselves. There’s a few bags of shavings in the “loft”, and if it’s ok to keep them that’d be great, but I don’t want to give them lice all over again! We’re going to thoroughly clean the coop, but I’m not sure if there’s a way to clean the shavings

 

[Eggcessive]

Cottage cheese is very good at firming up loose droppings. Rice (cooked only,) and bits of apple (not applesauce) work well too. That is part of a BRAT diet minus the bread, that helps with diarrhea. But for probiotics the cottage cheese and buttermilk are good. A good brand of plain yogurt has probiotics, but there are more in a probiotic supplement.

 

[aart]

I was wondering if poultry lice live in the coop too, not only the chickens themselves. There’s a few bags of shavings in the “loft”, and if it’s ok to keep them that’d be great, but I don’t want to give them lice all over again! We’re going to thoroughly clean the coop, but I’m not sure if there’s a way to clean the shavings

I do not think so.....not like roost mites.