Is my chick’s poop normal?

[Zizi262]

I’m new to raising chicks and we had a really hard time when these came in. One of them pooped this watery poop and I’m worried it’s not normal. Can someone tell? Please ignore the other normal stepped on poop by her sisters.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Welcome To BYC

Are you feeding chick starter and giving fresh water?

How old are the chicks?

Are all acting normal, active, eating/drinking, etc.?

Looks like wet cecal poop to me.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I'd provide them with chick grit as well.

If you are really concerned, you could treat for Coccidiosis since they are 9 days old and have been outside. Being outside and exposed to dirt/environment is actually good for them.

Liquid Corid dose is 2tsp or Powdered Corid Dose is 1 1/2tsp per gallon of water given for 5-7 days as the only source of drinking water.
Do not add any extra vitamins/electrolytes that contain B1(Thiamine) to food or water during the course of treatment.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Thank you very much for the info. So, I have no need for concern about coccidiosis....? I have corid but was waiting for your response. I will indeed use my Ninja to grind up that food!!! by the way, I did conservatively let her drink the droplet from the end of a 1cc syringe of a fresh egg yolk until it seemed she was 'done'

Day old chicks are too young to become symptomatic from Coccidia.

 

[Zizi262]

I also should add that when they poop what makes it watery is that it is excreted with clear liquid.

 

[Debbie292d]

The one on the left looks a lot better. I'd keep them on probiotics, removing all other sources of water so they get enough of it in their systems. I would do fresh water/probiotic water every other day for a week or so, and that should show improvement.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Hello Wyorp Rock, I know you are an avid BYC member so I'm sending a pics of my 9 day old Chicks from Rural KIng, the yellows. The grey one was a hatchling from a friends hen. The pic is day three together. Used paper towels for easy clean and was told that it helps with walking around. Not gaining weight, and the first pic file is a poo from this am on the paper towel. All 4 of the other chicks are fine. Feeding chick starter, non-medicated, always fresh water. Acting a little fluff, not as active as others, feels lighter weight than others, only water in croup, all others have food., she goes to peak but not sure if she eats. Used a syringe for water/nutri drench....appreciate your response

Cute chicks!

She may not be eating well. The crumbles may be too large for her to handle. Try soaking the feed and making a wet mash or you can grind it up smaller almost to a powder. See if that helps.

 

[Lumley Farm]

She wasn't day old, was about 5 after a purchase from a farm store. Anyway, she has had solid poo, I ground the chick starter pellets and she picks from it. After I drop some water/nutri-drench into her, she seems hungry and will immediately go to the food dish. She has been more alert rather than closing her eyes frequently and I thank you, I thank you for the advice! I believe she is over a touch and go scenario!!!

 

[Zizi262]

Hello! They are about 9 days old. And yes I give them both chick starter and fresh water twice a day. Most are very active except one who is a bit of a tiny, she is still active but seems to get colder easily.

This morning however they all appear to have very water poop.
They did go outside for the second time and nibbled at some dirt and plants. So they could just be adjusting, but I’m worried it was a lot on their digestive system. I gave them probiotic water and electrolyte mix earlier that morning. We also have very dry soil where we live.

 

[Zizi262]

Hello! They are about 9 days old. And yes I give them both chick starter and fresh water twice a day. Most are very active except one who is a bit of a tiny, she is still active but seems to get colder easily.

This morning however they all appear to have very water poop.
They did go outside for the second time and nibbled at some dirt and plants. So they could just be adjusting, but I’m worried it was a lot on their digestive system. I gave them probiotic water and electrolyte mix earlier that morning. We also have very dry soil where we live.

I also should add that when they poop what makes it watery is that it is excreted with clear liquid.