tar black diarrhea

[HollidaySmith]

Last weekend I merged two flocks. This morning I noticed pitch black tar colored diarrhea in a couple places around the run. Our chickens are all free range until the weather turns. The only recent change has been the addition of the new birds. I've seen the poop chart and there isn't any that look like what i'm seeing. Should I be worried? Thanks.

 

[klmclain1]

If it's what I think..then it's normal. Mine do that occasionally! But someone else may have a diff opinion.

 

[HollidaySmith]

Thanks Kim. They seem to be o.k. I am an over protective chicky mom!

 

[Impress]

Mine have those occasionally. Usually on my front porch when I am conveniently barefoot. It's totally normal.

 

[Spinster_Sister]

there are regular poops and then cecal droppings. both are expected and normal. there is a famous poop chart floating around...use the SEARCH field and type in poop...you'll see the chart.

does the tar like poop stink to high heaven?? if it does, more than likely cecal droppings.