Green/yellow urate poop

cortb

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My 13 week ameraucana pullet had green poop overnight and yellowish urates the previous few nights. Pictures included. She is still eating and drinking, but has definitely lost weight. She is also usually hard to catch, but has slowed down, and I didn't hardly have to chase her this morning. Just gave her equine safegard to worm this morning if that was maybe the issue? Any other ideas? They have had access to water with hydro hen and the last couple days I also added poultry cell. I have lost a few chickens the past few months with different symptoms, so I really want to save her! I don't know if I should also treat for coccidiosis, or give extra nutrients.
 

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The yellow urates are very concerning. It could from a reproductive disorder, water belly, or a liver problem. I think sometimes they can be from dehydration and getting a lot of B vitamins. Worms don’t cause that, but worming may help her if she has worms. They may cause diarrhea. The green poop shows that she is not eating enough. Corid is safe if she is showing signs of coccidiosis, such as lethargy, sleepyness, hunched or puffed up posture, not eating runny poops. I would offer her fluids, scrambled soft egg with drops of water, watery chicken feed, canned cat food, or tuna, anything to get her started eating. Does she overeat or get a lot of treats? You don’t want them getting fat or growing too fast, so limit treats including scratch or corn, meal worms etc. once she begins to eat, stop the extras that I suggested.
 
The yellow urates are very concerning. It could from a reproductive disorder, water belly, or a liver problem. I think sometimes they can be from dehydration and getting a lot of B vitamins. Worms don’t cause that, but worming may help her if she has worms. They may cause diarrhea. The green poop shows that she is not eating enough. Corid is safe if she is showing signs of coccidiosis, such as lethargy, sleepyness, hunched or puffed up posture, not eating runny poops. I would offer her fluids, scrambled soft egg with drops of water, watery chicken feed, canned cat food, or tuna, anything to get her started eating. Does she overeat or get a lot of treats? You don’t want them getting fat or growing too fast, so limit treats including scratch or corn, meal worms etc. once she begins to eat, stop the extras that I suggested.
Thanks for the response! She only eats 20% protein crumble. I haven't offered treats. She has been eating and drinking, but her breastbone is very pronounced compared to my others. I will probably go ahead with the corid then. She's a bit lethargic and a little bit of a puffed up stance, but not like when I had coccidiosis in the past.
 

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