The Pooooooooo Cometh.

Roughlee Handled · « **on:** June 24, 2008, 13:14 »

I have 2 girls both been laying. But I have noticed that someone has loose poo!! They both seem bright and ok. Should I worry?
Taken yesterday. Looked more foamy.

Taken this morning part 1 very wet and to the left there was another wet one i covered over last night.

Part 2

Foxy did say wait till the poo comes.

Paranoid and Roughlee Handled

bockhamptoners · « **Reply #1 on:** June 24, 2008, 13:19 »

your putting me off having chooks now!!! yuck :shock:

Roughlee Handled · « **Reply #2 on:** June 24, 2008, 13:24 »

Quote from: "bockhamptoners"

your putting me off having chooks now!!! yuck :shock:

They do have good points and the poo smells better than dog or cats.
Honest

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #3 on:** June 24, 2008, 15:26 »

The first one looks like a caecal poo and nothing to worry about.

The other two look a bit wet which could just be the hot weather. Hens drink more when hot to cool down. And they don't sweat

Keep an eye on them for any other symptoms and make sure they are eating a good diet. Plenty of pellets and short grass if possible.

Let us know if it doesn't resolve.

Roughlee Handled · « **Reply #4 on:** June 24, 2008, 15:28 »

Thanks will do.

compostqueen · « **Reply #5 on:** June 24, 2008, 18:11 »

I have a runny hen today Aunt Sal. Her butt was very black with dried poo so didn't want her getting flies round her wotsit so I gave her a bath round her back end, rinsed her off and towelled her dry.

I think she may have ate too much cauli leaf last yesterday as she is a bit of a pig, so she's now on pellets only til she gets back to normal

Kate and her Ducks · « **Reply #6 on:** June 24, 2008, 19:31 »

Can I ask, what is a caecal poo?

Roughlee Handled · « **Reply #7 on:** June 24, 2008, 20:38 »

errr could this be the problem for runny poo a very large more conical than egg shape egg? She has not missed a day laying, well not since Saturday.
Photo of egg size one fRom the previous day (normal size) LEFT and one from today RIGHT.

Very strange birds chickens.

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #8 on:** June 24, 2008, 21:30 »

Quote from: "Kate and her Ducks"

Can I ask, what is a caecal poo?

The caecum of the chicken aids better digestion of some fibrous foods and grains.

They tend to be very pastey mustard to brown in colour and VERY smelly :shock:

Have a look at the poo gallery in the Poultry Information section.

dawnsmith · « **Reply #9 on:** June 24, 2008, 21:46 »

Aunt Sally, could you give some detailed instructions on how to get to the poo page please. I often read posts that refer to the information section, but I can never find anything. I just go 'round and 'round in circles until I give up

Thanks :oops:

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #10 on:** June 24, 2008, 22:21 »

Just chlick on HERE

dawnsmith · « **Reply #11 on:** June 25, 2008, 07:09 »

Thanks :oops:
.......would you believe I produced a child that's actualy an IT technician :shock:

Roughlee Handled · « **Reply #12 on:** June 25, 2008, 09:25 »

Just found the information area :oops:
Thank you for putting up with my paranoia. I will check that before I hassle you guys.

Thanks again.

Oh and Dawn do not worry I am an IT Geek and did not find it either :oops:

P&RH

kattcottrell · « **Reply #13 on:** June 26, 2008, 01:29 »

hehehe I think we've all asked our fair share of poo questions, its got to be one of the top 10 most asked about subjects on this forum, I think we're all very lucky to have Aunt sally and others to answer our questions and give us advise on the best topic of all--- Pooo!!:D

Roughlee Handled · « **Reply #14 on:** June 26, 2008, 09:53 »

I agree. Thanks Aunty for your poo chart and other advice.