DucktorWho Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Nice title. I was a little concerned about Betty's poop as it seems more moist than the Elsie's which looks like the Omlet definition of Perfect Poop. Betty's also has a green tinge and is the shape of a long string of poo - worm shaped even. It's consistence seems to be paste-like. I wasn't *overly* worried as I thought maybe she was eating too much grass or it was the shock of moving in but I thought I'd check it out on the forum just in case. I read all of the poo threads listed in the ailments sticky and a couple of them mentioned that green poo was definite cause for concern None of them said why though. What does it mean? Should I be worrying or should I give her a couple of days to calm down? She did seem to be eating lots of grass yesterday as she is still getting used to the pellets and poultry mix, but today I think she has been eating more of the mix. In herself she seems perky enough, which is surely a good thing? The colour is more of a fresh cowpat kind of green than a bright green if that helps identify the cause. Here's hoping it's just down to an excess of green stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Green watery diarrhoea is a cause for concern because it can be a sign of illness. Greeny ordinary poo is usually fine!! Sounds like a case of getting used to new foodstuffs I think. If they show any other signs of illness - listlessness, not eating or drinking, droopy comb, withdrawn and hunched - worry a bit but sounds like they're fine now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DucktorWho Posted July 17, 2005 Author Share Posted July 17, 2005 Thank you so much, Kate, you've put my mind at rest. It's not watery at all, just wetter than the other one's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 It's good to know we can all discuss chicken poo in such great depth As dog owners we are used to the doggles poo but are just getting used to chicken poo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Thank you so much, Kate, you've put my mind at rest. It's not watery at all, just wetter than the other one's. Sounds like my hens when they've not been on the grass for a while then have a major scoff out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DucktorWho Posted July 17, 2005 Author Share Posted July 17, 2005 Hehe, I did wonder if so much detail was in good taste and retyped it a few times before hitting send Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 I very nearly put that your hens poos were just like mine then I thought that it might be misconstrued !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 I very nearly put that your hens poos were just like mine then I thought that it might be misconstrued !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DucktorWho Posted July 17, 2005 Author Share Posted July 17, 2005 I very nearly put that your hens poos were just like mine then I thought that it might be misconstrued !! Oh My Word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Good job I didn't then, isn't it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Good job I didn't then, isn't it ! Yes, I think that would be TOO much even for us hardened omleteers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 mmm ... well to add to the visual delights of this thread I'd just like to mention noises. When Edna does a poo she does so very discreetly but Mavis on the other hand can be heard at the other end of the garden "squelching" it out I'm rather concerned that I shall never be able to entertain in my garden again - at least not in polite company Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 My cream legbar does the same thing Red everybody turns round to see what the noise is, not good when you have friends over for a BBQ............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DucktorWho Posted July 17, 2005 Author Share Posted July 17, 2005 Ooh, yes. Betty (she of green poo fame) also squelches. I don't know where to look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 This conversation plumbs more depths by the second ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Whilst my two are quiet when toileting they do seem to prefer to do it when feeding, head down bum up and therefore very visible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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motherhen Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 This used to be such a tasteful forum But it is very funny now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 It certainly is enlightening!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 And you wonder why our family and friends think we are so mad - who'd have thought we could have such in depth conversations about chicken poo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DucktorWho Posted June 13, 2008 Author Share Posted June 13, 2008 Apologies for dragging this thread up from the depths, but I have more green poo issues. (Well not ME, obviously ) Betty Chicken hasn't laid a 'proper' egg for around 3 months or more, since she had a big moult. She is over 3 so she's probably finished with all that now. She has occasionally laid yolks and crumpled shells which make her downcast for a couple of days but it's been a while since we've had even that. The problem is I haven't seen evidence of a normal poo from her for a long time. When I've seen her poo, which isn't all that frequent, it has been very watery, no dark solid bits, but some white bits. Her bottom is quite messy - I cut the worst bits off yesterday and we're going to attempt to bath her today (that will be interesting...she's not all that keen on being touched as it is!) Yesterday when I looked in the eglu for signs of Poo-ing there was bright green stuff on the white. I thought this was perhaps some mould or something growing on it - I clean it out regularly but it has been warm. I cleaned and disinfected the whole thing but when I have looked again today there is more white stuff and the bright green is on it again so I wouldn't have thought mould would have had time to grow so maybe it is coming out of her like this? I can take a photo if needed. Before Christmas last year my 6.5 yr old budgie had a similar thing - very watery droppings, sometimes with bright green on. I took him to the vet at the time and she said he looked healthy, and he is very chirpy and like himself, but she gave him antibiotics and said if that didn't fix it, to just use the avol mixture from the pet shop to firm up the droppings as it wouldn't do him any harm. Betty is happy enough in herself, still trotting around and chatting with me. I've cut out all treats bar porridge and bio-yoghurt to see if that helps. Has anyone seen anything like this before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 I would guess that she has got worms. Green poo often is an indicator of that, and the dirty knickers. If she free ranges and eats slugs worms etc, then it is a strong possibility. Why not give her some Flubenvet, which is a good all round wormer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DucktorWho Posted June 13, 2008 Author Share Posted June 13, 2008 (edited) Thanks, I do have some in as she was wormed quite recently - I'll give that a try. I'm not sure if calling it poo is technically correct - there are no solid parts to it, just the white. Edited June 13, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DucktorWho Posted June 13, 2008 Author Share Posted June 13, 2008 Oh, I should probably add that I'm not sure if she is eating her chicken food as I haven't seen her eating from the peanut and when I put some in front of her she isn't interested. Yesterday she has suddenly gone off her porridge and bio yoghurt but as a test I gave her a raisin and a couple of sunflower seeds and she happily ate those. I'll get some grapes and worm her with those and if she is no better I might see if I can take her to the vet. (Although I must admit I'm scared of doing that as when I took Elsie to the vet she got 10 times worse with the stress of travelling) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
