Runny Poops

[Andee8302]

Hi - My chicks are two weeks old and I am wondering why some poops (sorry don't know what else it's called) are a little runny and some of the chicks have well-formed poops. I am feeding them their medicated starter feed and cleaning their water twice a day. Is there something else I could be doing?

 

[OreoPlymothRock]

did you check their crop to see if their eating?

 

[Andee8302]

Yes, I have to fill the feeder twice a day. They are still in the house and eating constantly.

 

[jessiduck]

Have you tried grit? While I don't use grit, sometimes grit can help with the digestion process! It will help the runny stuff become firmer!
My chicks are 3weeks old and do this often! I believe it's just their nature to do so.
Hope this helps!!

 

[Andee8302]

Yes it does. Thanks !!! I have read that people buy Parrokeet grit from the pet store. Is that what you give you chicks?

 

[jessiduck]

Parakeet grit is good. I haven't fed mine grit, but I've read up on it!
I'm sort of a bird-nerd ... don't tell anyone

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[Andee8302]

LOL Love it, Jessiduck !!! I am driving my BF crazy. Love my girls, reading all I can.

 

[jessiduck]

Haha!!! I know I pretty much do the same thing lol. There's just so much to know and tell!