Help, advice needed...

[The Sheriff]

I was gone for a few hours yesterday and DH noticed twice that the emu feed bowl was empty so he re-filled it. Unfortunately, he filled it with medicated chick starter by mistake. I noticed that all 3 emus ( little over 2 weeks old) had watery poop last evening and that is when I found out what happened. They still have it this morning but otherwise are noisy, happy, running, eating, drinking and playing. I have replaced the feed with the emu starter feed and make sure they have clean water at all times. Is there anything I can do about it now or will it run it's course without seriously making them sick or worse? Any help would be appreciated.

Mary

 

[chickenzoo]

I've grown some out on medicated Southern States chick starter.

 

[foulman007]

Their poo is usually very loose to somewhat runny I worry more when its dry I have had one of my adults get blocked up from to much food.

 

[Happy Chooks]

Glad to see it's not a huge issue Mary!

 

[The Sheriff]

Oh good, thanks! Gotta label the feed containers in case I leave the house ever again!

 

[flyweed]

medicated chick starter will not hurt them at all. In fact most breeders around here start with that, as it greatly reduces Splay Leg in Emu chicks.

Dan