FOAMY, WATERY, LIGHT BROWN POO

[MegsEggs99]

I have a flock of 60 hens all between 6 months and a year. I've noticed that someone has foamy, wet, light brown poo. Is this normal??

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Hi

Welcome To BYC

Chicken poop can come in all different colors and textures, so there is a wide range of normal.



http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/02/whats-scoop-on-chicken-poop-digestive.html
http://chat.allotment-garden.org/index.php?topic=17568.0

 

[Eggcessive]

I agree. When I go into my coop each morning or walk around the outside, I see all kinds and colors. It's difficult to diagnose something wrong with droppings, but if you see a lethargic or sleepy chicken who is not eating or separates themselves away from the rest, that is a better way to know something is wrong. A good way to know if they need worming or treated for coccidiosis, or have an infection is to get some fresh droppings checked by your vet. Some vets may or may not do this. Many people use a schedule of twice a year to worm, and others don't ever worm their chickens. Valbazen and SafeGuard Liquid Goat wormer are good ones to use if you choose to worm them. We can give dosages here if needed. Those charts can be helpful, and if you are concerned about one dropping, you can also separate the chicken overnight, and see if there are more droppings that look odd. Foods they eat can affect droppings and color, as well as if it is a cecal poop, if they are drinking more than usual, have worms, or have some other illness.