Orange Runny Pooo

[lchisum]

I am new to chickens (about 2 weeks), have two Easter Eggers. I see some regular poop but more often than not a runnier orange colored poop that has varying degrees of runniness. They are on a purina start and grow as they were from a rescue and that was what I was advised (I didn't rescue, I got them about a month or two after they were rescued) + Southern Non-GMO 16% Layer Pellets and whatever they find free ranging during the day (bugs, etc.). At first I gave treats like fresh corn, etc. but stopped that thinking that's what caused it. They also get a bit of 'scratch' at night - millet, oats, sunflower seeds. They don't really seem to like the pellets so waiting on some layer crumbles to come in. I initially treated them with vitamins and probiotics but that was for the initial days of getting them. They seem happy and healthy, run around and producing eggs. And it's not diarrhea. Clean butts. Any idea what's going on? Pics attached. TIA for your expertise!

 

[topochico225]

I am new to chickens (about 2 weeks), have two Easter Eggers. I see some regular poop but more often than not a runnier orange colored poop that has varying degrees of runniness. They are on a purina start and grow as they were from a rescue and that was what I was advised (I didn't rescue, I got them about a month or two after they were rescued) + Southern Non-GMO 16% Layer Pellets and whatever they find free ranging during the day (bugs, etc.). At first I gave treats like fresh corn, etc. but stopped that thinking that's what caused it. They also get a bit of 'scratch' at night - millet, oats, sunflower seeds. They don't really seem to like the pellets so waiting on some layer crumbles to come in. I initially treated them with vitamins and probiotics but that was for the initial days of getting them. They seem happy and healthy, run around and producing eggs. And it's not diarrhea. Clean butts. Any idea what's going on? Pics attached. TIA for your expertise!

Could it be a cecal poop? Those typically look different than regular poops.

 

[lchisum]

Could it be a cecal poop? Those typically look different than regular poops.

That was an interesting thing to learn about, thanks. Any idea on the ratio of normal to cecal? I feel like everytime I catch them pooping it’s like this. And only in the morning do I find a few normal poops in the roost area.

Update: I think it is a cecal but partially contributing to maybe a high cecal poop is their diet. I have a different brand I opened last night out of curiosity and was shocked at the difference in the pellets. What they have now is much larger and rock hard. Going to start to transition and see if the ratio improves. Thanks for your help and for teaching me something new!