Watery poop and poop on eggs

[Labsandchickens8]

Several of my 8 hens have pooped very runny poops - pictures below. I wormed them with Aquasol in their water for 5 days - that was over a week ago - then have them plain rice with buttermilk or plain Greek yogurt to get probiotics in them. When that didn't help, I gave them probiotics in their water. Both ng has fixed the problem.
They are all 1 year old. One that I have definitely have runny poop is an Easter Egger, one is an Olive Egger and one is a Sussex, although she seems better.
It's been hot here - up to 95. I run a fan in the coop, it's heavily shaded, they have water at all times and I take ice water to them. I didn't do that for a day or two to see if that was causing it.
They're eating well and are generally alert.
Do I take one to the vet to get a fecal float test? I called and they won't do it without seeing the chicken. It won't be easy to catch either of the 2 chickens mentioned. Do I treat for coccidiosis?
They're my first chickens and I don't know what to do.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Do you have a dog crate? This is what I do when I have to transport a chicken. Catch the chicken either the night before after they are settled for the night or very early in the morning while it's still dark, you can just pluck her off the roost, no chasing required. Put her in the crate in the coop, a garage or other dark place and leave her there until time to head to the vet. Don't feed her, you'll have less mess. I usually give the crate a quick squirt with the hose just before putting it in the car.

 

[Labsandchickens8]

Do you have a dog crate? This is what I do when I have to transport a chicken. Catch the chicken either the night before after they are settled for the night or very early in the morning while it's still dark, you can just pluck her off the roost, no chasing required. Put her in the crate in the coop, a garage or other dark place and leave her there until time to head to the vet. Don't feed her, you'll have less mess. I usually give the crate a quick squirt with the hose just before putting it in the car.

So, do take her to the vet? This is concerning poop?

 

[BigBlueHen53]

So, do take her to the vet? This is concerning poop?

If you want a fecal float and that's what the vet requires. Are there any other vets that will do a fecal float without having to see the chicken? I don't understand this, because you could take poop from multiple birds. All he needs to do is identify any microscopic worms or worm eggs in the sample. I'd find another vet.

 

[Labsandchickens8]

If you want a fecal float and that's what the vet requires. Are there any other vets that will do a fecal float without having to see the chicken? I don't understand this, because you could take poop from multiple birds. All he needs to do is identify any microscopic worms or worm eggs in the sample. I'd find another vet.

I don't think there are other vets in my area that see chickens. I have called around.
My only other question is does it look like coccidiosis?
Thank you so much for your help, by the way.

 

[ChickyCh00k]

Sorry you're dealing with all of this!

I would not suspect coccidiosis in 1 year-old hens, unless they are new to your property (if they grew up on your property, they should have already built up an immunity).

If it has been very hot where you are, they will naturally be drinking much more water than usual (and likely eating less solid food), which can cause runny droppings.

It sounds like you've been trying a lot of different treatments in quick succession, which can sometimes do more harm than good.

Where do you live (adding location to your profile is always a good idea )? What kind of feed are the hens eating? Are you feeding them anything besides chicken feed? Where is their water coming from? When did the diarrhea begin and are you certain it is from more than one hen?

 

[Labsandchickens8]

I've looked at adding my location and I can never see how to do it. I live an hour north of Houston in Texas.
They lived in the house until they were 10 weeks old. Their coop wasn't ready.
They get 20 percent protein layer feed milled nearby. I think I will switch to 17 percent next time. They get fresh greens - kale, Romaine, a little spinach, parsley - sprouted greens, choppee carrots, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, red bell pepper etc. Limited fruit, mealworms or BOSS
They have an automatic waterer with 1 cup and horizontal nipples.
They developed the issue maybe 1 month or so ago and it's gradually gotten worse.
I saw 2 hens have the problem today
Thank you so much for the help!
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[ChickyCh00k]

If this was my flock, and a vet wasn't an option, I would cut out EVERYTHING except for their chicken feed and water (with electrolytes in one waterer and plain water in another). 20% feed isn't SO high that I would think it's causing diarrhea, but it's not out of the question. In TX, the heat could be a major factor in why they hare having the runny stools.

If no one is acting ill, try cutting out ALL treats, add electrolytes to a waterer, and make sure the water is clean and fresh (and cool) each day. There are water additive products that have electrolytes AND probiotics in them - this may be a good option, but make sure they ALSO have access to plain water.

Recover 911 Poultry Supplement, 8-oz bag:
https://www.chewy.com/dp/625662?utm_source=app-share&utm_campaign=625662

I'll tag someone who might be able to better advise (a month is a long time for runny poops).... @azygous

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[Labsandchickens8]

If this was my flock, and a vet wasn't an option, I would cut out EVERYTHING except for their chicken feed and water (with electrolytes in one waterer and plain water in another). 20% feed isn't SO high that I would think it's causing diarrhea, but it's not out of the question. In TX, the heat could be a major factor in why they hare having the runny stools.

If no one is acting ill, try cutting out ALL treats, add electrolytes to a waterer, and make sure the water is clean and fresh (and cool) each day. There are water additive products that have electrolytes AND probiotics in them - this may be a good option, but make sure they ALSO have access to plain water.

Recover 911 Poultry Supplement, 8-oz bag:
https://www.chewy.com/dp/625662?utm_source=app-share&utm_campaign=625662

I'll tag someone who might be able to better advise (a month is a long time for runny poops).... @azygous

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To add your location to your profile:
- Click on your picture at the top of the page
- Click ACCOUNT DETAILS
- Scroll down and you'll see a box that says "Location"
- Type your location into that box and click the green save button at the bottom.of the page

Thank you so much!

 

[Labsandchickens8]

If this was my flock, and a vet wasn't an option, I would cut out EVERYTHING except for their chicken feed and water (with electrolytes in one waterer and plain water in another). 20% feed isn't SO high that I would think it's causing diarrhea, but it's not out of the question. In TX, the heat could be a major factor in why they hare having the runny stools.

If no one is acting ill, try cutting out ALL treats, add electrolytes to a waterer, and make sure the water is clean and fresh (and cool) each day. There are water additive products that have electrolytes AND probiotics in them - this may be a good option, but make sure they ALSO have access to plain water.

Recover 911 Poultry Supplement, 8-oz bag:
https://www.chewy.com/dp/625662?utm_source=app-share&utm_campaign=625662

I'll tag someone who might be able to better advise (a month is a long time for runny poops).... @azygous

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To add your location to your profile:
- Click on your picture at the top of the page
- Click ACCOUNT DETAILS
- Scroll down and you'll see a box that says "Location"
- Type your location into that box and click the green save button at the bottom.of the page

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!