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[Sally k]

Hi, we have just bought a on friday with 4 hens. The previous owner was moving aboard. 2 are , 1 is and the other is a snowey white.

They are all laying and the 's and look very happy however the snowey white does not. She has yellow loose poo as well, what can I do to help her?

[ClaireG]

It could just be the move that has unsettled her a bit. Chickens do yellow runnier poo every 10 or so, so it may just be normal. Live yogurt is good for poorly tums and you can try mixing some in with her food.

 

Keep an eye on her and if she shows any other signs of ill health i'd pop her to the vets.

[Sally k]

Thank-you for your reply. I have taken to a local farm that sells and breeds poultry. They also felt it was just the stress of the move so I got her some pick -me up feed and also some anti-biotics to be on the safe side. Hoping that will do the trick!!

[Redwing]

Yellow poo does seem to be connected with new /recently moved chickens, it has been mentioned on here that it can persist for up to two weeks but most settle down after a few days to a week

 

Just keep an eye on her

 

Congratulations on your new girls

[Ain't Nobody Here]

Welcome to the forum, Sally . I agree with the others, it's no doubt just the move that's upset her tum .

 

They do a huge range of shapes & sizes (& smells ) of poo which you'll get used to over time! Giving them bokashi bran helps to firm up the poos, reduces smells & aids their digestion. Garlic powder (from a horsey supplies place) will also reduce the smell of the poo and is good for them too.

[sandyhas3chucks]

Thank-you for your reply. I have taken to a local farm that sells and breeds poultry. They also felt it was just the stress of the move so I got her some pick -me up feed and also some anti-biotics to be on the safe side. Hoping that will do the trick!!

Did the farm give you the antibiotics? And or where did you get it and which anti biotic is it.

Wondering as like us it is prescription only? therefore should be given by a vet???

[Egluntyne]

I wouldn't give antibiotics - might make matters worse. Are you in the UK?

 

I would keep her on pellets and water only, with just some live probiotic yoghurt or a probiotic additive to the water such as Avipro.

 

If you can get hold of some Bokashi Bran, a little mixed with her pellets will help clear up the squitts.

[Sally k]

thank-you for all your relpies, Dahlia passed away later on in the afternoon.

The other three chickens all look very well and are full of life so maybe it was just her time

[Egluntyne]

Sad news.

[Plum]

Sorry to hear it. Loosing one when you are starting out must be so hard.

[Ain't Nobody Here]

I'm so sorry to hear that . She was obviously very poorly, how sad .

[sandyhas3chucks]

oh dear so sad