My 5 week old baby chicks have diarrhea

[Louise1998]

Hello,
first of all, sorry for my english, it's not my first language
So, i have 2 chicks from 5 weeks old.
And since yesterday i find diarrhea in their coup.
I know they both have it because is saw them both poop haha
But they also poop healthy looking poop, so i don't know should i be worried?
The diarrhea is very very dark, almost black, very liquid and not that much. Sometimes it's just poop with a little diarrhea.
I also smell terrible, and their other poop doesn't.
I don't know what it could be,
can someone help me?

Oh yeah, and they still eat and drink a lot and are active

Thank you so much!

 

[PrettyClouds]

You should post this on the diseases/injuries/cures section for better results.

Welcome to BYC.

 

[Louise1998]

oh haha thank you!
i'm not used to this site yet
I will change it

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard chickens - you might post in detail at "emergencies, diseases, injuries, cures," thread. Your English is just fine.

 

[sunflour]

glad you have joined us.

If you can get a picture of the poop in question for the emergencies post, that will help those with opinions offer suggestions.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

They could have Coccidiosis. Chicks are very susceptible to cocci and diarrhea is very common. It can kill them. Is there any blood in the poop too? You might want to get some meds that have Amprolium in them from the feed store or vet's office. This stuff will kill off this parasite and heal up your birds fast.

Good luck and I hope your babies are ok!!