Poop question

[mermaid_of_the_farm]

For the past week or so I've seen droppings here and there from various chickens that look yellow and foamy - just off. I've researched and looked at all the charts but answers have been conflicting. I just want to post pics and have it analyzed in a

discussion for peace of mind. I've read it can be coccidiosis and have also read it could be diet related. I'm just too inexperienced to tell for sure! No one seems lethargic or is acting sick. I have seen some pretty dark red looking bits in poop but it looked like a cecal dropping and not really "bloody". I don't want to panic and start corid just yet but also don't want to wait for someone to be severely sick. Any advice or wisdom is appreciated! Thanks!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

How old are the birds?

Taking a sampling of poop to a vet for a fecal float will tell you if they need deworming or not.

I don't see anything too concerning, but if you are seeing a lot of foamy poop, then deworming may be helpful.

 

[mermaid_of_the_farm]

How old are the birds?

Taking a sampling of poop to a vet for a fecal float will tell you if they need deworming or not.

I don't see anything too concerning, but if you are seeing a lot of foamy poop, then deworming may be helpful.

They are various ages but all are under 1 year. My vet doesn't do farm animals but I heard that some vets will do a fecal float. I can ask. None of my birds are acting sick and look fine. I am learning though with untrained eyes and read that chickens can sometimes hide their illness quite well. Would boosting their immunity for the time being while I watch them be a good plan? I haven't seen any actual worms.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Very few worms are visible to the naked eye, that's why a fecal float is advised. The vet will look at the sample under a microscope to identify worms and worm eggs. You might see tapeworms and roundworms but there are others you can't see.