Weird poops - runny tan sometimes foamy

[Kotorix08]

None of the chickens are acting sick but I keep seeing diarrhea or maybe it's normal cecal poop when scooping the run. The droppings in coop from overnight are usually normal.

I have treated for coccidiosis in the past but I am worried this could be nodular tapeworm?

Poo pics and bonus pic of Princess Poppy for attention. Also, chicks are 18w old and not yet laying. We have 5 ladies and 1 rooster.

Quick edit to add I recently (past 2 days) gave them a vitamin b supplement in their water which has coincided with the increase in weird poops. I've just replaced their water with regular water again just in case

 

[azygous]

You are right to be concerned. That poop is not normal. I suggest you take a sample to a vet or a lab to have a fecal float done, and also a gram stain for bacteria. These tests will give you a lot of information that will guide you in how best to treat this issue. It will let you know if parasites are the problem or a bacterial infection, or perhaps both.

 

[slordaz]

I think it's most likely coccidosis which if not treated can be deadly. you would treat with corid but can't remember how much but might be better to have a second opionion too

@Eggcessive
@casportpony

 

[Eggcessive]

Hopefully, it is just from the B complex supplement, but I would keep checking the droppings for more like that. It looks like cecal droppings. Hopefully, you will see normal poops tomorrow. Otherwise, take some in Monday to your vet for a fecal test.

 

[Kotorix08]

I think it's most likely coccidosis which if not treated can be deadly. you would treat with corid but can't remember how much but might be better to have a second opionion too


@Eggcessive
@casportpony

I have some on hand I think I will just start treatment and see how it goes. It has not been hot or humid here but pretty damp

 

[Eggcessive]

Corid is pretty harmless, so since you have some, it wouldn’t hurt to start some. Have the droppings color changed?

 

[Kotorix08]

Corid is pretty harmless, so since you have some, it wouldn’t hurt to start some. Have the droppings color changed?

Just started this morning so it may be too soon to tell. I'm going to go out and check the run a bit later

 

[ManWithChicks]

Here is the dosage for Corid.

 

[Kotorix08]

Corid is pretty harmless, so since you have some, it wouldn’t hurt to start some. Have the droppings color changed?

Day 2 of treatment and overall i suppose there are more normal poops but still saw quite a few of the light tan "butterscotch" colored runny poops as well. Also got a particularly disgusting one all over my hoodie after my lovely Poppy jumped up on me