Mucus in poo, should I be worried?

[shadowfox]

Details: I have 7 hens, 3 Barred Rocks, 2 Australorps, and 2 Easter Eggers. They are 21 weeks old. One of them, I can't figure out which, gave a really mucusy poo this morning right after I let them out of the coop. None are acting different that I've been able to tell. No lethargy. While I haven't seen everyone eat, the same amount of food has been eaten. No sneezing or mucus around their faces. Do I just keep an eye on them? If I wanted to further examine one of the girls, how would I go about it? What are some things that I should be looking for?

 

[azygous]

Poop is only one possible symptom of something not quite right. When you notice other symptoms along with the unusual poop, then you will be alerted that you may have a sick chicken.

Besides a chicken behaving lethargically, a chicken that doesn't feel well will usually stand immobile, often with tail held low and flat. Eyes will be hooded or closed, and a talkative chicken will be mute.

I happen to have a seven-year old hen who has had runny, mucous laced poops since she was a two-day old chick. I quickly learned I didn't have a sick chick, just one that poops differently. She has never had a sick day in her long life, but her solid poops I could count on one hand. Goes to show poops alone aren't necessarily a sign of something wrong.

Here's a terrific article on what different poops can signify. It's worth book marking for future reference. http://www.fresheggsdaily.com/2016/03/all-about-chicken-poop-brown-black-and.html

 

[shadowfox]

Thank you! That's relieving to hear! If I notice anything else, then I'll start worrying!