Watery poop?

[Sricher91]

So I just purchased 2 4-5 week old chicks. I’m fairly new to the chicken world. My very first flock are Dominique’s and they are basically fully grown and outside already (14 weeks old).

These 2 chicks came from a small local breeder. One is a sizzle and one she wasn’t sure what it was. They are about the same size. The first day I brought them home I only had grower/finisher feed so they are that for about 24 hours. Then I went out and got chick feed and they’ve been eating that for 12 hours. One of them (possibly both but I think only 1) has super watery poops. Like I picked her up and she pooped on my leg and it looked like water with a tiny bit of brown speckes in it. She seems to be eating/drinking/acting fine. Could it be from the food change? I have no idea what brand of food the other lady was giving to them. When I purchased them they were still being kept inside in a brooder.

I tried to slowly introduce them to my older flock for like an hour but I feel like they are just too small. Now I’m worried if they are sick that my ladies have been exposed

 

[azygous]

If it's hot and the chicks are drinking lots of water, that might account for the watery poop. The change in feed could cause the symptom if it is old, but there isn't that much difference in the various grades. Read the labels and you'll discover how similar they all are.

I would keep a close eye on the chicks for any change in behavior. That, more than unusual poop, will signify something that warrants real concern.

 

[FeatherstoneFrm]

I recently got chicks about the same age. I, too, only had grower/finisher and that's what they ate for about 2 weeks until I bought and all flock feed and mixed them for transitioning.
Everyone has had some transitional icky poops. They should be fine once they get used to the new feed.