MJ's little flock

[LozzyR]

I’m a bit worried about Snowy; she’s still moulting and I’ve found some splatty poos about the place. She’s still vocal and active, but I’m observing her. It’s been pretty wet over the last month or so, I’m wondering if I should be concerned about coccidia.

 

[MaryJanet]

I’m a bit worried about Snowy; she’s still moulting and I’ve found some splatty poos about the place. She’s still vocal and active, but I’m observing her. It’s been pretty wet over the last month or so, I’m wondering if I should be concerned about coccidia.

Hmmm. Can you get her poop tested?

 

[MaryJanet]

Edie's tanking up before turning in.

 

[MaryJanet]

So is Katie.

Her other drama at present is her moult. She seems to have only three tail feathers left.

 

[LozzyR]

Hmmm. Can you get her poop tested?

I could, it’s really expensive now though. Hubby also said he’d given them lots of melon in the last couple of days.

 

[MaryJanet]

I could, it’s really expensive now though. Hubby also said he’d given them lots of melon in the last couple of days.

Well, melon does have a lot of water in it. I guess it makes sense that she'd have the runs.

 

[LozzyR]

Well, melon does have a lot of water in it. I guess it makes sense that she'd have the runs.

I cleaned them out today so I’ll check to see what bed-poos look like tomorrow.

 

[BDutch]

Well, melon does have a lot of water in it. I guess it makes sense that she'd have the runs.

Mine always have the runs when the grapes turn red. They love them. Most fruits (sugars) make my chicken poops runny.

 

[MaryJanet]

I am loving this fortnight of gently carrying Edie and Katie to the separate coop after dark. I tell them I love them and give them kisses they hold on to my fingers with their feet. It's not often I have a reason to pick up and snuggle a hen - I respect their independence too much to do so without one.

 

[Shadrach]

I could, it’s really expensive now though. Hubby also said he’d given them lots of melon in the last couple of days.

You could give her amprolium if you believe she has coccidiosis. However, hens with coccidiosis are not usually described as,

still vocal and active,

They are usually withdrawn, head pulled in, still and looking miserable.