Green Poop

[mckaylaburgess]

I went in my coop this morning and on the roosting bar it looked like there was some green, slightly watery poop. It’s been hot here, 89° usually. I fed them a watermelon yesterday and they have been eating on the rinds since then. Could it just be a combination of the heat and watermelon or grass? Or should I be looking for sour crop?

 

[AidKD]

My chickens have green poop all the time. I don't think you have anything to worry about.

 

[mckaylaburgess]

My chickens have green poop all the time. I don't think you have anything to worry about.

Thanks! I figured I was overreacting, this is the first time I’ve had chickens so my experience is pretty limited so anything abnormal I tend to freak out

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I went in my coop this morning and on the roosting bar it looked like there was some green, slightly watery poop. It’s been hot here, 89° usually. I fed them a watermelon yesterday and they have been eating on the rinds since then. Could it just be a combination of the heat and watermelon or grass? Or should I be looking for sour crop?

It never hurt to take a look at poop.
You mention should you be looking at Sour Crop. Always a good idea to get into the habit of checking crops regularly as well. Check first thing in the morning before your birds have had anything to eat/drink. The crop should be flat.

The more you become familiar with your birds, their behavior and anatomy the more likely you will be able to catch something early.

 

[AidKD]

Thanks! I figured I was overreacting, this is the first time I’ve had chickens so my experience is pretty limited so anything abnormal I tend to freak out

That's ok! How long have you had them?

 

[mckaylaburgess]

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That's ok! How long have you had them?

I’ve had them about 5 months now! I got them back in April.

 

[AidKD]

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I’ve had them about 5 months now! I got them back in April.

Awesome! Well good luck with your flock!