Rooster and hen with poop stuck to butt

[EOwings]

It started with just my dominique hen having some poop stuck to her bum and occasionally straining but otherwise acting fine. This morning we noticed the rooster also has runny poop stuck on his bum. Both are 8 months old. Wash their bums, check for Fly Strike, then what? Other than kind of straining to poop they seem perfectly fine. I feed Nutrena layer feed, free range, and kitchen scraps a couple times a week. Do I need to worm the whole flock? Probiotics? Try it all?

 

[DobieLover]

It is possible your pullet and cockerel have worms. Worms can cause diarrhea and reduced egg production as well as weight loss.
Do you have a local vet who would do a fecal float for you? Most vets will do a fecal even if they do not see chickens.

 

[MissChick@dee]

Worming won’t hurt. I’ve noticed that in winter time my chickens peck and eat more straw from their run. Tiny pieces but still. It’s due to boredom and bad weather keeping them in the run (winter). I notice straw fiber in their poop and at times some straining to go or small more condensed poo’s. I give coconut oil. It’s semi firm and easy to scoop out of the jar. Mine will eat it right off my fingers. It helps.
Your chickens aren’t sleeping on the ground are they? That will give them poopy back ends too. If it’s still cold where you live and not practical to wash them you could always trim the poop off with scissors.
It could be something simple too. Perhaps a treat or people food that was a bit rich or fatty or just have them diarrhea. Clean them up check their crop (emptying properly) cut back on the treats and go ahead and worm them. Best wishes

 

[Wyorp Rock]

It started with just my dominique hen having some poop stuck to her bum and occasionally straining but otherwise acting fine. This morning we noticed the rooster also has runny poop stuck on his bum. Both are 8 months old. Wash their bums, check for Fly Strike, then what? Other than kind of straining to poop they seem perfectly fine. I feed Nutrena layer feed, free range, and kitchen scraps a couple times a week. Do I need to worm the whole flock? Probiotics? Try it all?

Can you post some photos of the poop?
Do they have access to fresh water at all times?

Getting a fecal float to check for worms is a good idea. If you don't have vet care, then consider worming as the others have suggested.

 

[EOwings]

Thanks for the responses! Upon closer inspection I think the worming may be a good idea. There wasn't anything obvious in the poop on their bums, but the rooster was starting to prolapse from straining. Bless my husband's heart, he caught Russell Crow, washed his bum, treated it with honey and then preparation H. He seems a bit better today. The Dominique didn't have her bum caked like the rooster but we caught and washed her too. Afterward she was acting lethargic. Neither had swollen abdomen or crop issues.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Thanks for the responses! Upon closer inspection I think the worming may be a good idea. There wasn't anything obvious in the poop on their bums, but the rooster was starting to prolapse from straining. Bless my husband's heart, he caught Russell Crow, washed his bum, treated it with honey and then preparation H. He seems a bit better today. The Dominique didn't have her bum caked like the rooster but we caught and washed her too. Afterward she was acting lethargic. Neither had swollen abdomen or crop issues.

Is she still lethargic?

It's good that your hubby gave him a wash up and treated him. If he's still straining, you can give him 1 teaspoon of coconut oil to see if that helps. But I would consider worming them.