the hopefulls Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Hi All Thank you all for your help so far, unfortunately this next qusetion is about poo. Yesterday 1 of our girls poo was like honeycomb,(not all of them) so we looked in the guide and it's not quite like picture 2, this morning it seems to be a liquid form of honeycomb, (again not all), she's still eating, drinking and scratching around like normal, so is there anything to worry about or are we just being over protective newbies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Dont worry - pooh comes in many many forms! Did you give then many treats yesterday? If so cut down on them and make them stick to the layers pellets & grit for a few days. Just keep your eye on it and im sure it will go back to normal soon. If it doesnt then they may need to be wormed to rule out and wiggly ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 They do a huge assortment of shapes, sizes, colours and consistencies . If your girls are quite new, their poos will probably be a bit strange until they settle down. Even then, though, you'll see some weird and wonderful ones . Have you seen the advice about garlic powder and bokashi bran? The first really helps keep the smell down and the second helps firm up the poos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 As your girls only arrived 2 days ago they will still be settling in and odd poop for the first few weeks is to be expected. They've got to get used to the journey to you, new housing, maybe new brand of feed, grass maybe for the first time etc..... all new to the system. My lot pooped and squitted for England for the first few weeks. Then it calmed down as was fine. Good recomendations above. I always use Garlic Powder (which you buy from horse supply shops) and chuck a teaspoon or two onto the pellets and give it a shake up. It does help reduce poo smells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electricbarbarella Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 I use garlic as well, really gets rid of any niffs. Mine had horrendous sloppy poo for about 2 weeks until they had settled in, now are fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callyfc Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Hi I had the same worries about poo when my girls arrived (2 1/2 weeks ago) I feel like a poo eggspert now! and the poo seems to have settled down. Have you looked at the Omlet English Dictionary??? "yellow poo" = source of anxiety to new chicken owners (otherwise known as curry poo, korma poo)" How true! Welcome and have fun! Cx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewels Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 My girls (georgina and Josephine) arrived today with their cube, I noticed one of their poos looks orangy like korma, came across you lot talking about this and thought 'hurrah, it normal'. Can I put the garlic powder from health food shops in their feed or does it have to be from an animal stockist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yolky Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Jewells I would get the one for horses, will work out cheaper too. I paid £3.75 for 1.25 kg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Yes, you need the horsey garlic powder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EileenH Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 I won`t be able to get to a horse supply shop for ages but I`ve got a tub of `ground garlic` in the kitchen. I realise that the horsey garlic is more economical but will the `human` garlic harm them until I can access some? Ditto the Apple cider vinegar. I`ve got a nice bottle of cider vinegar in the kitchen. Would it be all right to use it until I can access the stuff from the equine shop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 I don't suppose either would harm them (but don't quote me ). I know the horse ACV is unrefined but don't know what difference that makes to the chooks! It's probably just down to economics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewels Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Thanks will get some horsey garlic powder, although popped home today at lunchtime and poos all normal. Girls not earlier rises this morning either, in fact Josephine stayed in the coup until 8.35 and then only fluttered out cos I was about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 My girls (georgina and Josephine) arrived today with their cube, I noticed one of their poos looks orangy like korma, came across you lot talking about this and thought 'hurrah, it normal'. Can I put the garlic powder from health food shops in their feed or does it have to be from an animal stockist? lol-garlic powder dont stop or prevent the strong smell from curry poops,but fortunately they're not regular! It does cut down on the overall 'farmyardy' kinda smell though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
