Two things

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In the Brooder
Jun 18, 2015
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Hey everyone!

My chicks are about a week and a half old now, 15 delaware and 5 black australorps. I have a bird that has been having a loose stool, but i cant figure out who it is so for, how worried should i be? And what could i do to help them since i cant isolate the bird who is doing it.

Second: I have a delaware who is feathering up nicely, is growing nicely, but when shes in the brooder she makes a higher pitched squeaky chirp that is longer than the normal happy chirp chirp. More of a eeeyerp.... if that makes sense. But when I take her out of the brooder and hold her she makes normal chirping noises.... sooooo whats the deal? Is she uncomfortable in the brooder? Or should I even be worried?
 
My chicks regularly have loose droppings. If they are feeding, running about, and drinking normally they are probably healthy. If the droppings are bloody, however, it is likely coccidia. You can watch chicks, as they use the bathroom regularly. You'll probably spot the culprit with-in 10-20 minutes.

As for the second question, I have a Columbian Wyandotte that loves to chirp when I'm not holding it. She acts differently from the others, breaths different, and I keep an eye on her. However, it could just be that she likes to feel safe with her "mother", and so cheeps to be held.

I hope this helps. Best of luck!

My new chicks, including a Delaware named Dexter (the friendliest of them all)
 

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