Emma57 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Hello everyone. I recently acquired three hens, just over 3 weeks ago. None of them are yet laying, although I know they are all in lay. I'm just assuming they are still settling in. However, the Barnvelder X, who insists on sleeping in one particular nest box rather than on a perch with the other two, has just started producing droppings that are brown with pastel-pink tips?? Should I be concerned? She seems to be in good general health, although the feathers round her vent are a little dirty- I just assume that's from sleeping in a nest box. They're all fed layers pellets, corn in the PM, occasional treat of kale or carrot tops. Any help much appreciated, thanks x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igobarefoot Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 That sounds very pretty! I can't help much though I'm afraid, not something I've come across, but didn't want to just read and run. I would say it sounds like nothing to worry about, but I'll leave it to someone else with more experience to comment further. Worming them would be a good thing to do though, just to be on the safe side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 They often produce coral coloured urates. Nothing to worry about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma57 Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 Thank you everyone, feeling a bit more at ease now! Guess I'm probably on the look out for reasons why they may not be laying, but if these different colours are normal, I think I shall just keep waiting with bated breath for eggs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
