Coccidiosis?

[davis_i21]

Hi! First time chicken tender here. My 4 week old chicks have been doing really well so far and have recently started going outside for a few hrs each day when its warm. Today I noticed a couple diarrhea like droppings off one or two of the birds. Pic doesn’t show the color but its a light brown/yellowy color, and a bit unformed and soupy. They have no symptoms other than this which started today. Looking for confirmation that this could be coccidiosis? I’m not sure if its like normal for a bird to have a couple soft droppings every once in a while, or if this sign alone is enough to treat. Any advice appreciated!

Some flock info:
-4 4 wk old australorp pullets (from local tractor supply)
-75 degree brooder set up with new bedding at least twice a week (maybe closer to three times now that they are bigger)
-free access to unmedicated chick starter, grit and water of course
-occasionally get treats like sunflower seeds or mealworms
-access to enclosed outdoor area when it is warm enough out

 

[DobieLover]

Natural light pictures are always best. It could just be a cecal poop.

 

[Kiki]

They are way too young for treats.
I'd recommend stopping both of those things immediately.

 

[davis_i21]

They are way too young for treats.
I'd recommend stopping both of those things immediately.

The info ive seen has said a couple weeks old they can start having an occasional treat. What makes you say they’re too young? Just generally wondering and trying to learn not being snarky!

 

[BlindLemonChicken]

They shouldn't be having treats at this point because its like giving a kid candy for dinner-its not nutritionally advantageous while they're growing. They will eat the treats instead of actual food. Even if its just a little that takes up space in their crop that should have been filled with food to help them grow. Maybe there are other reasons but I never give my chicks treats.

As far as poops and going outside and cocci, you might consider starting them on medicated feed now that they're outdoors. But I don't think a couple runny poops is a big deal.

 

[davis_i21]

They shouldn't be having treats at this point because its like giving a kid candy for dinner-its not nutritionally advantageous while they're growing. They will eat the treats instead of actual food. Even if its just a little that takes up space in their crop that should have been filled with food to help them grow. Maybe there are other reasons but I never give my chicks treats.

As far as poops and going outside and cocci, you might consider starting them on medicated feed now that they're outdoors. But I don't think a couple runny poops is a big deal.

thank you