Odd looking poop, eating excessive amounts of feed.

[Swbertrand1]

Increased feed intake might be a symptom of starving (for lack of a better word) due to a worm problem. Intestinal parasites, especially in elevated numbers, can sap much of the nutrients that are supposed to be going to the bird(s).

Have they been de-wormed recently or ever? What was used to de-worm them? How long have you noticed the increased feed intake?

 

[frostic]

Okay, no molting yet.

Black Sex-links are a Production hybrid, which tend to get a reproductive disorder over time.

I'll tag in some experts. I'm trying to rule out certain things.

I don't think it is the black sexlink she always has normal poop. It is the easter egger that I seen having the issue. she poops a lot. but today it looks off and strange.

 

[Chicken facts]

???

They are not eating eggs, i don't leave eggs out there for them to eat. i get all eggs just after they lay. they lay at the same time every day. as of right now they are in there laying their eggs.

It says you fed and let them drink alot you know somedays it happens to me and i tear that toilet up

 

[frostic]

Increased feed intake might be a symptom of starving (for lack of a better word) due to a worm problem. Intestinal parasites, especially in elevated numbers, can sap much of the nutrients that are supposed to be going to the bird(s).

Have they been de-wormed recently or ever? What was used to de-worm them? How long has you noticed the increased feed intake?

It is not worms. I deworm them every 6 months. have never had worms yet. they was dewormed 3 months ago. I have already ruled that out.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Also they lay perfect eggs. have never had an egg issue yet.
except once in a while i get a double yolker from an easter egger.

I get occasional Double yolkers from my guineas. I wouldn't worry unless it's every day though.

 

[frostic]

Increased feed intake might be a symptom of starving (for lack of a better word) due to a worm problem. Intestinal parasites, especially in elevated numbers, can sap much of the nutrients that are supposed to be going to the bird(s).

Have they been de-wormed recently or ever? What was used to de-worm them? How long has you noticed the increased feed intake?

About a week I noticed she tends to eat the feed more than the others. it has been way hotter than normal here. hitting 106 to 108F but I turn on a mister for them on super hot days. have never had an issue with them like this.

 

[MysteryChicken]

It is not worms. I deworm them every 6 months. have never had worms yet. they was dewormed 3 months ago. I have already ruled that out.

What do you use as a dewormer?

Worms is still a possibility, & shouldn't be ruled out completely.

 

[MysteryChicken]

I don't think it is the black sexlink she always has normal poop. It is the easter egger that I seen having the issue. she poops a lot. but today it looks off and strange.

Okay, wasn't sure which bird.

 

[frostic]

I get occasional Double yolkers from my guineas. I wouldn't worry unless it's every day though.

yea IK. I'm not new to chickens. this is my third flock so I seen a lot of different issues. like a few years ago when cali was swarmed with new castles. thank god my flock didn't get it then.

 

[MysteryChicken]

yea IK. I'm not new to chickens. this is my third flock so I seen a lot of different issues. like a few years ago when cali was swarmed with new castles. thank god my flock didn't get it then.

I think we all heard about the New Castle outbreak.