Worms? Watery green poo (pic. Sorry that its on thanksgiving)

[CoconutCoffee]

4yo rooster, he's otherwise active and eating/drinking well. The weather here is erratic so I thought maybe its due to increase water intake. I also add poultry cell to their water 1-2 times a week. Maybe that's screwing with his digestive system? He's the only one I've seen with these droppings

 

[azygous]

The poop has the appearance of being the result of high water intake and eating something green, and since it's on growing grass, that's a good bet what he's been eating.

As long as he's behaving normally, and you see him eating his feed okay, I wouldn't place too much significance to this poop.

 

[CoconutCoffee]

The poop has the appearance of being the result of high water intake and eating something green, and since it's on growing grass, that's a good bet what he's been eating.

As long as he's behaving normally, and you see him eating his feed okay, I wouldn't place too much significance to this poop.

Thank you.

 

[CoconutCoffee]

Okay, update. I've noticed he still has watery poops. The weather here is absurd, Sunday was in the 70s and Tuesday in the 40s. But yesterday I saw his poop was white and watery instead of green. He's still acting normal though.

 

[DGgray12]

It’s been pretty bitter where I’m at and I noticed that 2 of mine have the same type of poo. They’re eating normal and also acting normal. First time chicken mom, so I’m hoping it’s just the weather.

 

[CoconutCoffee]

It may just be weather. I've had chickens for nearly 9 years and still learn things as issues come up. I expect watery poop during warmer months, not so much during winter. Weather here can be erratic but it's now becoming more consistently cold. If it's a sign of something else then I'd like to have an idea on treating it. I don't like to blindly give medicine or dewormers hoping something works.

 

[Eggcessive]

Chickens do not need the electrolytes in Poultry Cell unless they are sick or dehydrated. That might be a possible cause of diarrhea. I would stop it for now, and you could try some foods in small amounts such as cooked rice with buttermilk or cottage cheese which can firm up poops. Plain yogurt in moderation, can add probiotics as well. As long as he is active, eating and drinking, he is probably okay.

It does not hurt to worm your chickens occasionally one or two times a year with Valbazen 1/2 ml orally once and again in 10 days. Safeguard liquid goat wormer or Panacur horse past is also a good dewormer. Dosage is 1/4 ml per pound of weight given for 5 days straight is very good. Keeping droppings cleaned, bedding stirred often and kept as dry as possible can help in preventing worms.

 

[CoconutCoffee]

I stopped the poultry cell shortly after my initial post. I'll try some rice with cottage cheese to see if that helps. If he had a large gutload of worms, would he have started becoming lethargic or losing his appetite by now?