Ness3103 Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Skye's laid her second egg today and there was a massive, really stinky poo in the nest box. it was so bad when i took it out i almost then tia did one right by my feet. i have a terrible sense of smell and often ask people if my wir smells, which it doesn't (unless they're being polite) but these poos are really bad is this normal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Yes its normal but if you go back five mins later they don't smell as bad for some reason (that could be that the initial poo burned the lining out of your nose though and your sense of smell has gone to pot!) My Eglu is in a WIR and so I reach through the front door to collect eggs (as never got round to putting a hatch in) and every now and again I will grab a big egg shaped poo Its part of the wonderous journey that is having hens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucky h Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Redwing: a big egg shaped poo There's no better way to start the day, is there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Try adding powdered garlic to the feed - it does cut the smell down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkisland Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 In my experience, those GREAT BIG stinkypoos are a sign that my Lt Sussex is about to go broody again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph101 Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Have you tried bokashi bran and garlic powder in the feed? Helps reduce smells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahsausage Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Don't most creatures do stinky poos at times!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
