3.6m Omlet Chicken Run for sale, Brand New in Boxes, Milton Keynes (MK19)

[shoura]

Lady Jane is in full-on moult, first time in the 14 months I've had my girls.

She seems rather listless although still eating/drinking, but I am rahter concerned that I have seen her do a few watery poos in the last couple of days---I don't know if she has been doing normal ones as well as unfortunately I am at work all day.

Is this normal? any advice appreciated!

[oneyolktoanother]

mine did this when having a big moult, try giving then some extra protein in their food, keep an eye on her, and you could also phone a vets for advice. As long as shes eating and drinking. Also has she had anything different food wise? greens etc?

hope this helps

[Daphne]

Birds can get a bit down during the moult - with a tendency to stand about looking pathetic. This year I noticed my lot were doing stinky watery poos but its gone back to normal now as they've come through the worst. Give them a tonic boost like Lifeguard/Avipro if you have it. I have to admit to making warm mash for mine in an effort to get them to eat more and get through it quicker, laced with a bit of wheat (their fave), which worked. You could also feed growers if "Ooops, word censored!"ody is laying as this has a bit more protein in it.

[Chortle Chook]

There is a section on this forum under 'About Poultry Health' called 'Odd Droppings' which might worth a scan.

 

When I first had my chickens I used to worry about their droppings quite a bit, but so long as they are bright eyed, are eating, drinking and scratching around as normal, I think all is OK now. I think their droppings vary anyway according to what they are eating, especially if they have much time free ranging. I have found, for instance, that brown bread makes them more solid whereas recently a surfeit of apples found in the orchard made mine quite loose. I gathered up the fallers and rationed them and now they are back to normal.

[shoura]

Thanks all, I will keep a vigilant eye out!

I gave them some mash yesterday morning and this morning as it was so cold, added some tinned tuna to it this morning (in spring water) to give a bit of extra protein...Will probably try Lady Jane with a bit of scrambled egg too!