Is this poop normal?

[Eggcessive]

Usually fresh is best. If you can put some cardboard under the roost or confine a chicken in a crate on a puppy pad, that is a good way to collect them by morning.

 

[Cryss]

As I re-read this thread I'm beginning to think I should wait 1 or even 2 days to see if it re-occurs and if I can determine which chicken so I can keep an sharper eye on that one. I have corid on hand and Valbazen will be here in 2 days. I should have more input by then.
Thank you to everyone for all your advice and knowledge. I feel much more prepared in the event this is an actual infestation. I will update when I have an answer or solid plan.

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

As I re-read this thread I'm beginning to think I should wait 1 or even 2 days to see if it re-occurs and if I can determine which chicken so I can keep an sharper eye on that one. I have corid on hand and Valbazen will be here in 2 days. I should have more input by then.

That’s a very good idea! No sense in medicating them if it turns out to be nothing.

 

[casportpony]

I probably should have elaborated on the poop. What I see is an abnormal cecal poop (consistency, bubbles, and mucus). When I see this in mine it's usually coccidiosis, but other people have seen this when their birds have worms. I do not see worms.

I asked about the number of birds in the flock because with just a few birds one could use a small bottle of Safeguard, but the fact you found Valbazen for so cheap, that is the better way to go.

Anyway, if mine I would still treat with both Corid and Valbazen.

 

[Cryss]

@casportpony If/when I treat them are these meds safe given together or should I give one and wait for 'x' amount of time to give the other?

 

[casportpony]

@casportpony If/when I treat them are these meds safe given together or should I give one and wait for 'x' amount of time to give the other?

They can be given together.

 

[casportpony]

Birds have regular poop and cecal poop. Regular ones are the ones they do throughout the day and they usually pass cecal poop 2-3 times a day.

Regular poop on top, cecal on the bottom.


Same poop again. Notice the creamy texture of the cecal poop compared to the regular poop. Interestingly, I think maybe I can see a cecal worm in this picture.

 

[Cryss]

I have to say that since building my walk in coop with poop boards I have been able to notice different poops. Not so easy to see on the wood chips in the run or the pine shavings in the small coop they used to be in. They would have those scratched up too quickly and frankly my eyesight isn't good enough to pick out various poo way down there on the ground. I'll be paying more attention now.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Birds have regular poop and cecal poop. Regular ones are the ones they do throughout the day and they usually pass cecal poop 2-3 times a day.Regular poop on top, cecal on the bottom.
Same poop again. Notice the creamy texture of the cecal poop compared to the regular poop. Interestingly, I think maybe I can see a cecal worm in this picture.

I think I may see 2? Oh, maybe a third one there, but not sure LOL

 

[Cryss]

Before picking up the poop this morning I took 12 pictures in an attempt to see everyones. For the most part I'm only seeing normal poop but I'm not very experienced in poop identification yet. It may be superfluous but I'm going to post all 12 photos of poop from 8 females.