So new! I really have know idea what we are doing

[New@thischickenstuff]

We are so new. Just thought we wanted to try chickens...how hard could it be....right?
Well so wrong! I am hoping to get good sound ideas, and help.

 

[M_coosae]

What exactly do you want to know about? Young birds can be challenging but once they get older things get easier

 

[FrankieDoodle]

Welcome to BYC!!!

 

[New@thischickenstuff]

We have been losing chickens... two in two weeks. They get poopy butt, then become lethargic. Die within a week.

 

[New@thischickenstuff]

We have been losing chickens... two in two weeks. They get poopy butt, then become lethargic. Die within a week.

What exactly do you want to know about? Young birds can be challenging but once they get older things get easier

We are having some bright green diarrhea.

 

[Sunshine Flock]

How old are your chickens? Are they still quite young? How many do you have?

Where are you located?

What do you feed them?

Any other symptoms other than green diarrhea?

You should be able to get a lot of good help on here, but we need more details. I'm sorry you're losing your chickens. I know learning how to raise chickens can be overwhelming when problems arise. This is my first year and I've been through a lot myself. But as someone said, it does get easier once you start learning more about their needs and how to care for them, and especially how to prevent problems and treat health issues.

Photos are always helpful!

 

[New@thischickenstuff]

How old are your chickens? Are they still quite young? How many do you have?

Where are you located?

What do you feed them?

Any other symptoms other than green diarrhea?

You should be able to get a lot of good help on here, but we need more details. I'm sorry you're losing your chickens. I know learning how to raise chickens can be overwhelming when problems arise. This is my first year and I've been through a lot myself. But as someone said, it does get easier once you start learning more about their needs and how to care for them, and especially how to prevent problems and treat health issues.

Photos are always helpful!

We are in MN. They free range. They get a variety of food. Cracked corn now for winter. The recent cold snap they are confined inside coop. The age of them is 8 and 9 months. Also added scratch feed from feed store. Occasional cottage cheese. Apple cider vinegar in their water.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Happyto have you join the family. Enjoy your time here at BYC!
Try posting this in the ER section of the forum, someone will be along to help you!

 

[nightowl223]

First, it's generally much better for them to have layer mix, so they have the best nutrients for laying. Second, the greenish poo sounds quite alarming. It generally means, at minimum, undernourishment, and at worst, fowl cholera. Check them for little crusty areas around the base of their feathers, which would be feather mites. Give them healthy feed. I would even suggest some higher protein feed, like 22%, first, to try to build them up, and get some water soluble powder vitamins and electrolytes in their water ASAHP!

 

[Sunshine Flock]

Oh, and I meant to say that you should post this in the emergencies forum, where your discussion will be seen by more people.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures.10/