red/purple poop

[laurie9503]

This was on the window sill where the girls like to sit this morning. The piece of wood is about 3 inches across, to give you an idea of how large this is. It appears that someone poops very watery-purply-reddish poop. They have been eating blueberries. But, still I'm concerned it could be something else causing blood in the stool. I watched the least active, sleepy bird (buff orpington) this morning. She vigorously ate the worms and yogurt I offered. She pooped a normal poop in front of me.

 

[chicmom]

It does look like berry poop to me.....but I would be kind of alarmed too. I think you're doing right by keeping your eye out.....Just the other day, I hung out my sheets, which are white, on the clothes line, and a bird pooped purple poop right on my pillow case! DARN!

I'll bet it's just from the berries.

 

[hencam]

It's berry poop! Give them red cabbage and you'll see brilliant purple. BTW, when they eat a lot of fruit, the poos will be runnier. Also, in this heat they should be drinking a lot of water and the manure will be wetter. Don't worry!

 

[laurie9503]

thanks for the feedback. turns out it was blueberries because everyone is super healthy and happy after a week. It was a full moon last night, and I've been continuing the garlic pearls and yogurt for everyone, also a little apple cider vinegar in their mush treat. All to improve digestive health and prevent parasites.