Soupy Poops

[djseraphim]

Hey! My girl Blanche has what I call soupy poops. Dark brown..MAYBE reddish..but not so much. It was very watery but I got them on Corrid and it seems to be improving. I was giving them watermelon slices every day last week - then read that melon's can cause chickens to get diarrhea. I figured I'd cover my bases just giving them Corrid in their water for a few days. She seems fully energetic, clear eyes, healthy feathers, all around great looking lady...so I'm not sure if she is/was/never was sick? Maybe it was the melon? Do you guys treat w/ Corrid as even a preventative? I'm still learning the ropes!

 

[dawg53]

You're correct, watermelon will cause watery poops and maybe reddish coloring sometimes. No need to give corid unless they are starting to show symptoms of coccidiosis, ie listless/lethargic, fluffed up, not eating or drinking, possible blood in feces, death.

 

[djseraphim]

You're correct, watermelon will cause watery poops and maybe reddish coloring sometimes. No need to give corid unless they are starting to show symptoms of coccidiosis, ie listless/lethargic, fluffed up, not eating or drinking, possible blood in feces, death.

Ok I'll switch their water out tonight when I get home. When it comes to adding Apple Cider Vinegar to their water - is this something you would do often?