What does normal day old chick poo look like?

[Tracyree]

I've had my chicks for two days now and have them on paper towels. I'd like to monitor their poo, but I honestly don't know if what they are producing is normal. I guess there's more of a wet spot around the poo on the paper towel than I expected.

 

[naughtyhens]

I think that is fine. The paper towel will pull moisture from the poo. Tiny chick poo looks kind of brownish green like overcooked creamed spinach but might have a bit of white in it. Generally, poop is a good sign, it means they are eating and their system is working. I bet they are doing "yoga" too.

 

[stcroixusvi]

Here is a helpful poop chart:
http://chat.allotment.org.uk/index.php?topic=17568.0

Sounds like me when I got my chicks:
http://echochickens.blogspot.com/2011/05/poop.html

Never a dull moment raising the babies!