Never saw this before . . . ?

[emmak]

When I went out to clean my chickens' droppings under their roost, instead of the usual dry multi color stuff it is dark brown and I can see larvae moving in it. So . . . is this just fly larvae, or does this mean they have internal worms? It had been a week or a little more since I'd cleaned. I've had chickens for two years now and never had this happen. Thanks for any insight/advice!

 

[Kuntry Klucker]

I am so glad that you started this thread. I have noticed the same problem
in my coop as well. I like you keep my coop pretty clean. I hope that it is
not worms buy like you had mentioned flies.

 

[so lucky]

How big are the larvae? I think housefly larvae are about the size of a grain of uncooked rice.

 

[so lucky]

And Emmak, were all the droppings dark brown, or just a few? If all were dark, they may have a digestive upset. Mine all got the runs from eating a can of "fish steaks"--herring, in mustard sauce. My bad.

If it was just a few dark brown droppings, google "cecal poops" and read about that. (normal for chickens)

 

[emmak]

@ So Lucky The larvae were about the size of large rice grains. Also, the droppings were originally normal. The darkening happened after a few days. It was like they were being composted right there in the coop.

 

[sonew123]

Could be the flies laid eggs on the chicken poo and now your seeing them hatch!

 

[silky_3699]

eeewww! i was just eating!

 

[sonew123]

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sorry!

 

[silky_3699]

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sorry!

yeah, i almost spat it out!

ahhh, some things can be so gross! haha!

 

[BitsyB]

Here is a poop chart link- http://www.chat.allotment.org.uk/index.php?topic=17568.0

Not the best to look at while having breakfast, but very useful info...