Tried oatmeal and yogurt and....

[DoverChick]

....it is working like a charm! The 3-4 week old chickens had a bout of diarrhea and it was smelly! I was wondering if it was just the cecum (is that what it's called???) poop, but it seemed a little too frequent. Not bloody or anything, just brown and smelly.

Anyway, to my questions. How often should I do the yogurt/oatmeal thing? Once a day? Twice a day? Every other day?

Also, how long should I keep this up? 1 week, just a few days, etc?

Thanks!

 

[DoverChick]

any ideas?

 

[StephanieD]

Did you give them the oatmeal and yogurt BECAUSE they had diarh? Or did they get it from the oatmeal and yogurt?

 

[Judy]

Take it easy on the yogurt. It does give them some probiotics but they can't digest the milk protein in it so they will get a bit of a digestive tract reaction if given too much. I used to have a good link explaining milk products and birds.

 

[pharmchickrnmom]

Cecal poop is normal and it does stink. As with any treat, oatmeal and yogurt should be given in small amounts a couple times a week is you want. My big girls get a cup of oatmeal mixed with a cup of yogurt once a week or two weeks. They are almost a year old and there are 8 of them so it is just enough. Your chicks should get treats only occasionally and introduce a single food at a time. If there is a problem, then you will know right away what food it is causing the problem.

 

[DoverChick]

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Yes, I gave it to them because they had diarrhea. They didn't get it from the oatmeal and yogurt.

 

[DoverChick]

Okay, so once a week sounds good. I will do some more research regarding the dairy and bird issues.

Thanks!

 

[dominiquePL]

I don't understand why oatmeal should be given once a week only. My chicks get it every day. And chickens too. Also, I've read that fresh milk is not good for chickens (lactose) but cottage cheese and yogurt are ok