Watery poop and poop on eggs

[ChickyCh00k]

So, I sat and observed the girls yesterday to see who had runny poops. My olive Egger had a bad one, and wouldn't you know it, my craziest chicken who won't let me touch her had two. My Sussex, who had bad runny poops last week, had a normal one.
So made a vet appointment for crazy Olivia, enlisted my husband to man the gate, went out and grabbed her after I tossed mealworms on the ground. She screamed and carried on like I was electrocuting her.
I drove her to the vet and waited with her for the vet tech. When the woman came on, Olivia had a very normal poop. She also had a major heart attack when a cat wandered in, so the tech concluded she was fine. We decided it's the heat, maybe change of feed.
I feel like an idiot, but I did get to ask a lot of questions, and there was no charge.
Olivia said I would never get another blue egg from her again. But she seems to be over it, because a few hours later she had laid one, and she didn't run away when I walked in the run.
Thanks again for your help for this newbie!

I'm so glad things seem to be looking better (and that you were able to get to the vet - nice that they didnt charge you)! Heat can be VERY stressful on chickens so it can definitely cause some concerns.

I would still lay off the extra foods (treats/kitchen or garden scraps/etc.) at least until the temps cool a bit. Treats and extra foods can throw off the nutritional balance of the chicken feed, so it may be a good idea to just stick to chicken feed and water for a bit until the weather improves. I might also add an electrolyte and probiotic supplement to one waterer (and also have a plain waterer available). That should help with any dehydration and also support the gut during the stress of the heat!

 

[Labsandchickens8]

I'm so glad things seem to be looking better (and that you were able to get to the vet - nice that they didnt charge you)! Heat can be VERY stressful on chickens so it can definitely cause some concerns.

I would still lay off the extra foods (treats/kitchen or garden scraps/etc.) at least until the temps cool a bit. Treats and extra foods can throw off the nutritional balance of the chicken feed, so it may be a good idea to just stick to chicken feed and water for a bit until the weather improves. I might also add an electrolyte and probiotic supplement to one waterer (and also have a plain waterer available). That should help with any dehydration and also support the gut during the stress of the heat!

Thanks, I'll do that. It doesn't help that some of them are molting!

 

[ChickyCh00k]

Thanks, I'll do that. It doesn't help that some of them are molting!

Yes! Molting can also make them feel poorly....lots of stuff going on there! You're a good chicken parent!

 

[Labsandchickens8]

Oh thank you! I love them and feel like I have so much to learn.