is this normal or should I be concerned

25 chickens

In the Brooder
6 Years
Aug 2, 2013
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2
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I have been noticing one of my 3.5 week old chicks seems to have runny poop. This the worst I've seen it,earlier it was a mix of half solid and what you see in the pic. This also happens to be the biggest,most active and friendliest chick in the brooder. I've been feeding them ,medicated feed from day one and have grit always available for them. I have been keeping the water clean and changing it out 2-3 times a day. I will admit I have been giving them meal worms as treats and this chick always gets the most since she is the most fearless of all the chicks. She doesn't seem to act any differently so I'm not sure if it's a problem or not.
 
Ive been having similar problems with my chicks being runny, but they are acting completely fine. I was talking to a friend, who said as long as they are past a few weeks, but acting fine. Theirs no worries. I guess it just happens. But if it feels more concerning, it could be because the chick is constipated. Its still passing fluids, and runny loop but having a hard time passing whatever is blocking her up. You can monitor their feeding, I'd get a scratch stick for treats, or cut back on the worms. :D good luck.
 
Yeah I'm cutting the worms out completely for a while to see if anything changes.
 

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