Is there a need for alarm?

[Birdwatcher804]

One of my hens has had runny/watery poop for about a week now. She is otherwise fine. Eating, drinking, laying, etc. Everything I’ve read says not to worry. But the reasons given do not apply to her right now. Any information/help is greatly appreciated. The poop is not always “this” runny, but not much better.

 

[chickencheeper]

It may be bad if it’s been like this for a week but it looks fine. @aart

 

[Birdwatcher804]

It may be bad if it’s been like this for a week but it looks fine. @aart

Thank you for the quick response. I usually give them water with ACV two days a week. (So, maybe it hasn’t been quite a week) I gave it to them today. That may help. Thank you, again.

 

[orrpeople]

@casportpony - I saw one of these milky poops the other day as well.

 

[casportpony]

Just one doesn't bother me if *all* other looks okay.

 

[Birdwatcher804]

Just one doesn't bother me if *all* other looks okay.

What could it indicate if it is happening more than not over the past several days?

 

[casportpony]

What could it indicate if it is happening more than not over the past several days?

Worms, bacteria, coccidia, blockage, other diseases?

 

[aart]

I'd isolate bird in a wire cage within the coop for a day or two....so you can closely monitor her intake of food and water, crop function(checking at night and in morning before providing more feed), and her poops. Feel her abdomen for squishy or hard swelling.

I like to use a fold-able wire dog crate (24"L x 18"W x 21"H) with smaller mesh(1x2) on bottom of crate under tray.
Then you can put tray underneath crate to better observe droppings without it being stepped in.
If smaller mesh is carefully installed, tray can still be used inside crate.