Diarrhea??

[Gelo75]

I don't know what it is for sure, but my chicks have mushy brown poop. Is it diarrhea? Is it bad? Why does it happen? How do I treat it? Please help! Thank you!

 

[PoultryGirly]

I know this may sound gross, but could you post a picture of it?

 

[ChickChat2013]

Mine had a little bit after eating watermelon. But on normal feed its usually solid again.

 

[Gelo75]

Some of the poop is solid, some is mushy.

 

[Mehjr10]

Here are some good pictures of chicken poo, your may not be to the point of forming some of these, but do you see any similar to the range of pictures?

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

 

[Gelo75]

Poultry Girly,
Sorry this is late, but these are the pictures.

 

[chick24]

I have the same issue. Some solid some runny. Is it normal?

 

[PoultryGirly]

My chicks do that also and they are acting perfectly normal. I think it's just their system regulating. Nothing to worry about if they otherwise seem fine.

 

[Gelo75]

Thanks!

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

Looks OK to me (the poo).

If you see watery diarrhea or bloody poos (not shed intestinal lining, which is normal --- and not caecal poos, which are normal) that would be concerning.