lizbeth Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 My lovely new chickens (Miss Hetty and Delilah) arrived this morning. Not long after they arrived they have gone into the Eglu and have been there all day. I'm worried as they have had nothing to eat or drink since they arrived. It also looks as though one or both of them have a bit of diahorea (sorry bad spelling!). A police helicopter went over very low not long after they arrived so I wondered if this may have frightened them? Any help would be much appreciated as I am really worried about them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluckbok Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 They will soon settle in. The poos you describe should be the odd (what's know on here) korma poos which are normal. Unless it's all the time I shouldn't worry too much. They will settle down to eat and drink when they ready. See how they are tomorrow and I bet they come and start drinking etc. They won't eat as much until they start laying. and welcome to the forum by the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Dodgy tummies are commonplace in chickens that have recently been moved Some chickens are braver than others, I have two that I got on Sunday who haven't ventured out yet, I put small pots of water and food in the house for them Congratulations on the chickens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Hi I am v new with chickens their poos can look really runny and they do change all the time really! Am sure they will settle down and come out. They obviously approve of their eglu then good luck indie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizbeth Posted June 2, 2009 Author Share Posted June 2, 2009 Thanks so much from your advice. Am watching from my kitchen window and Miss Hetty is starting to emerge so obviously feeling brave! Thanks again xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmamakeup Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 My chooks were the same when they came home. They just stood together, not sure what to do and they still have some runny poos. Now they are full of confidence and very sociable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 My girls had the runs for the first 2 weeks, so don'y worry. If its a curry poo, they have one of them every 10 poos, so again nothing to be concerned about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furryelephant Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 One of our girls had a touch of the runs for the first ten days or so... we took to using the opportunity to gain some trust from her by feeding her a little bit of natural yoghurt mixed with porridge oats... works a treat at settling chicken tummies! Just be careful that you don't give too much and all should be well soon Enjoy your girls... this is a great time of year to get your hens, you'll be spending loads of time with them and they'll soon be following you round the garden Paula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
