Help with chick poo. 💩 Gross photos

[KimbosKluckers]

My chicks are 5 1/2 weeks. For the past few days I’ve notice these watery poops, I do not know which bird it is or if more than one. No one has a dirty bottom and all are acting normal. There are 4 birds I’ve seen for sure poop normally. Should I be concerned and how to fix this? They only eat crumbles, have had a boiled a few days ago but I saw this happen before the egg. They’ve had a tiny amount of mealworms but weeks ago. I use all purpose sand for their dust bath. They also had chick probiotics for the first 3 weeks in their water but not anymore.
Thanks for any advice.

 

[KimbosKluckers]

Bumping this. Need advice. Thanks.

 

[TimelessGG]

I don’t know if this eases your mind if you haven’t gotten an answer yet, but I’ve occasionally seen poop like that too with my chicks. They have outside time, do not get treats, and eat organic chicken starter mash. Mine are active and alert. Once a week I put apple cider vinegar in their water. I know our chicks are the same age, so I thought it might help to know I’ve seen the same thing.

 

[realsis]

You should try probotics. It really helps with runny poo. I use and have always used PROBIOS with my chick's. You can get it at tractor supply. I add a small amount to their water every water change. In about 4 days you will notice a HUGE difference in their poo. Of course every so often they have what's called a cecal poo. It's more runny and stinks. That's normal. But definitely not every poo.i have had a big difference in their poo using the probiotic. I have always used probios. But if you can't find it any probiotic should help out. I have used probios faithfully for around 11 years. It helps with good gut health. Hope this helps out.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

My chicks are 5 1/2 weeks. For the past few days I’ve notice these watery poops, I do not know which bird it is or if more than one. No one has a dirty bottom and all are acting normal. There are 4 birds I’ve seen for sure poop normally. Should I be concerned and how to fix this? They only eat crumbles, have had a boiled a few days ago but I saw this happen before the egg. They’ve had a tiny amount of mealworms but weeks ago. I use all purpose sand for their dust bath. They also had chick probiotics for the first 3 weeks in their water but not anymore.
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Looks like Normal Cecal poop which becomes more noticeable as chicks get older.

Cecal poop is seen about once out of every 8-10 normal/formed poop.

If all are active/eating/drinking, etc. I would not be concerned.

 

[KimbosKluckers]

I don’t know if this eases your mind if you haven’t gotten an answer yet, but I’ve occasionally seen poop like that too with my chicks. They have outside time, do not get treats, and eat organic chicken starter mash. Mine are active and alert. Once a week I put apple cider vinegar in their water. I know our chicks are the same age, so I thought it might help to know I’ve seen the same thing.

That does ease my mind. Thanks so much. I worry too much.

You should try probotics. It really helps with runny poo. I use and have always used PROBIOS with my chick's. You can get it at tractor supply. I add a small amount to their water every water change. In about 4 days you will notice a HUGE difference in their poo. Of course every so often they have what's called a cecal poo. It's more runny and stinks. That's normal. But definitely not every poo.i have had a big difference in their poo using the probiotic. I have always used probios. But if you can't find it any probiotic should help out. I have used probios faithfully for around 11 years. It helps with good gut health. Hope this helps out.

Thank you. They were on probiotics for the first month or so. Maybe they should still be on it?

Looks like Normal Cecal poop which becomes more noticeable as chicks get older.

Cecal poop is seen about once out of every 8-10 normal/formed poop.

If all are active/eating/drinking, etc. I would not be concerned.

Thanks. I’m happy to hear it’s normal. I didn’t know Cecal poop was still happening at this age.

 

[GirlsHuntToo]

My chicks have that poo when they are that age too. I hate it because when you are trying to do feed and water, poop gets all over you!

 

[KimbosKluckers]

My chicks have that poo when they are that age too. I hate it because when you are trying to do feed and water, poop gets all over you!

Yeah it’s nasty lol. Happy to hear it is normal though. Whew Thank you!!

 

[GirlsHuntToo]

Yeah it’s nasty lol. Happy to hear it is normal though. Whew Thank you!!

You’re welcome!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Thanks. I’m happy to hear it’s normal. I didn’t know Cecal poop was still happening at this age.

Cecal poop is normal for chickens, they will have this type of poop all their lives.