marianne40 Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Dear Anyone, I have 2 17 day old chicks one has developed runny poo for last 4 days otherwise seems ok. Any suggestions please Marianne Topic split from Chicken clinic as the question is specifically about young chicks. Answers from Claret and Chucky Mama copied over too, as they are in answer to both topics. Egluntyne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Gosh, lots of newbies with runny-bum chickies. If thye are chciks, then a diet for chick crumbs and Bokashi Bran mixed with live yoghurt, and Avipro added to the water will work wonders. As soon as they are older though, they will need wormign with Flubenvet as it coudl possibly be worms, but unlikely in young uns. For older hens, the first port of call woudl always be to worm with Flubenvet, and to support that with Bokashi Bran in live yoghurt, and Avipro plus ACV in their water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 I think that it is important not to bombard with too many different things when trying to deal with this as if they are unwell their systems will struggle to cope with a whole hatfull of 'treatments' - also it will be impossible to monitor what has worked. Pro biotics can be helpful for 'runny bums' - Avipro & Protexin both spring to mind as does natural live yoghurt & Bokashi Bran. Flubenvet can be used but chicks are only really at risk of worms once they are out and 'in contact with the earth'. It is worth checking the wonderful poo gallery to check that you actually have a problem Here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 I was wondering whether they actually have diarrhoeia, or if it's just the once-in-a-while yellow caecal poo. I've never wormed young chicks, despite raising them outdoors with a broody hen, so I'd be reluctant to recommend using any treatments on babies that young. I alwasy pop some good quality poultry tonic in their water though - the one I use contains probiotics. Just a tiny dab though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marianne40 Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share Posted March 29, 2010 Its is dark brown, (no white bit like the other chick, which my book tell me is normal) They have not been outside yet so will leave worming for now. Thanks for your tips, the only one I have heard of is the probiotic yoghurt! So will try that first! Was also thinking of feeding medicated crumbs if I can get hold of them! No luck yet. Also do you know when I should get them vaccinated, guess the vets is the place to go!! Marianne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marianne40 Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share Posted March 29, 2010 Also where would I get puoltry tonic from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Also do you know when I should get them vaccinated, guess the vets is the place to go!! Marianne There is no real need to get home raised chicks vaccinated. It is more for the commercial breeder. In fact you are probably too late in terms of age. It isn't as straightforward as them having an injection. ' Vaccines' for the various poultry illnesses are added to their drinking water at crucial stages, and similarly, some are sprayed into the air. The various vaccines are only available in industrial quantities too, so it isn't practical or cost effective for the hobby poultry keeper to buy them. In answer to you question about poiultry tonic - it is available in the Omlet shop. **Click** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Also do you know when I should get them vaccinated, guess the vets is the place to go!! Marianne The various vaccines are only available in industrial quantities too, so it isn't practical or cost effective for the hobby poultry keeper to buy them. Quite right plus anything that is vaccinated must be 100% healthy first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 If its simply runny poo I would go with Avipro or the porbiotic yogurt already recommended Is there any blood in the poo and/or are their wings dropped or spread slightly? (very cute - makes them look like ladybirds from above but is actually a bad sign) these are both signs of coccidiosis and medicated crumb or Coxoid (liquid added to the water 2.2 ml per 100ml water) will be needed to clear that up, Coxoid also works on poorly tummies in general so you can do no harm in dosing with it In the meantime clean out the brooder thoroughly to get rid of any bugs and get them all on dry litter (if they arent already) damp bedding causes so many problems and with chicks apparently jumping in their water regularly its a battle to keep it all dry but so essential - I know its easier said than done but if you are able to remove the runny poo then do so as and when you see it If you do get a tonic dont add that while you are dosing with anything else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 What are they eating? This months practical poultry talks about organic chick crumb sometimes being too rich and causing runny poo. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marianne40 Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share Posted March 31, 2010 Arhh yes it is organic chicken crumb, so that might be it! Luckily they seem fine today but thanks for all your advice everyone! Marianne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
