Lapinou Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Just found an orange poo in the nesting box - any ideas? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluckbok Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Could it be one of those "Korma" poos they do, normally 1 every 10 poos! Is normal if that is what it is. They do tend to poo in the nestbox aswell. I shouldn't think it anything to worry about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lapinou Posted June 19, 2008 Author Share Posted June 19, 2008 Thanks Where can I find out about these 'korma' poos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluckbok Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 ah if you look on the Omlet website under chickens, I think, there is a section on poos on there. All very interesting reading! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Thanks Where can I find out about these 'korma' poos? Ta da! http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=14546 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lapinou Posted June 19, 2008 Author Share Posted June 19, 2008 I saw that page but the photo wasn't like what we've got, which is a poo that is orange through and through (well it looks like 'through and through' - have to say haven't dissected it to find out for certain ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluckbok Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Well done aint "Ooops, word censored!"ody here, I just found it too under the Poultry Health Section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lapinou Posted June 19, 2008 Author Share Posted June 19, 2008 Aah - thanks ANH - will have a read through now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 You're sure it wasn't a softie with just the yolk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lapinou Posted June 19, 2008 Author Share Posted June 19, 2008 Pants! Not quite the right info after all Ours isn't runny, really - just like the normal poos only orange. I'm not usually this obsessed with poo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Have they been eating carrots ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lapinou Posted June 19, 2008 Author Share Posted June 19, 2008 They only arrived today so imagine no to the carrots question! I also have no idea if it was a softie without the yolk - it wasn't very big...just like a normal poo, but orange. I guess I leave it and worry about it if I get lots more...? I'm one of those people who likes to know what's what all the time - that's my trouble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Every 10th poo (roughly) is from a different part of the gut called the caecum, and it is smelly and resembles chip shop curry sauce.....also known as the "Korma" poo. You may find that the new arrivals are a bit squittery for the first few days, it is just the upheaval of the move and they should settle down quite quickly. Just keep them on pellets and water for the first few days and it should sort itself out. If the Eglu is on grass, they may also get the runs as they haven't been used to eating it. Best not to overdo it with the treats till they have settled, although it is tempting to give them, especially in the early days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..lay a little egg for me Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Lots of people (including me) have been worried by the first sight of these korma poos. Its a shame that the info about every 10th poo being from the caecum and being orange/yellow is not in the Omlet FAQs. It would put new chook owners' minds at rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
