shoura Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneyolktoanother Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoura Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
