Poop concern?

[Sara Ranch]

I have a 3 pack of adoptees.

From day 1, at least one of the three chickens has had poop that has looked similar to this. I didn't worry too much about it in the beginning. There's a lot of stress with being rehomed. Eventually, most of the poop went from this to normal in the few weeks they have been here.

However, I am still seeing this poop. (Reddish/brownish, loose - almost all of it. Sometimes the reddish/brownish mixed with more solid poop.)

The chickens are eating, drinking, socializing (with each other & with me), and sleeping well. They have grown since they have been here. The chickens are not with my main flocks yet...gotta make sure all is well.

Thoughts?

 

[kingchickies]

I have a couple that have just loose red/Brown. I was concerned until I saw them eating ants out of an ant bed, the dirt was about that color. Lol maybe yours found something yummy too. If they are acting fine, I wouldn't be too concerned..

 

[Sara Ranch]

Thanks!

 

[Isaac 0]

They could be shedding intestinal Lining.I have had some chicks pooping red blood mixed with normal poop.Most people go screaming that it is Cocci.They are just building up a immunity to diseases on your property.Keep watching them.Just because there acting fine means there fine,Chickens are masters at hiding disease's.

 

[Sara Ranch]

Thanks MasterOfClucker.

Is there such a thing as a chicken poop guide?

 

[Isaac 0]

Thanks MasterOfClucker.

Is there such a thing as a chicken poop guide?

Yes.

http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/02/whats-scoop-on-chicken-poop-digestive.html

 

[Sara Ranch]

Thank you! The info on the link was awesome!!