Hello, I apologize, I feel like I'm posting a question here nearly every day! I just want to make sure my little ladies have the best chance.
I noticed today that there were some diarrhea poops in the brooder. I have 7 chicks, and have had a hard time determining who it is. I have seen 2 have diarrhea, but it's not every time they poop. It's light brown and very runny- to the point that one pooped on the brooder plate and another slipped in it before I had a chance to wipe it up.
Chicks are 2 weeks today and not vaccinated, but have had medicated starter feed since day 1. They received Chick Boost for the first two days, but only plain clean water since. No one seems lethargic, and they are all eating and drinking and running around. I started providing grit for the first time today, because I am hoping to start exposing them to dirt in a couple of days.
I guess my question is- is occasional diarrhea normal or do I need to jump to concerns of coccidiosis? Should I treat the whole flock as a precaution or do I need to wait until there are more indicators than occasional diarrhea?
Thank you all for your knowledge!!
I noticed today that there were some diarrhea poops in the brooder. I have 7 chicks, and have had a hard time determining who it is. I have seen 2 have diarrhea, but it's not every time they poop. It's light brown and very runny- to the point that one pooped on the brooder plate and another slipped in it before I had a chance to wipe it up.
Chicks are 2 weeks today and not vaccinated, but have had medicated starter feed since day 1. They received Chick Boost for the first two days, but only plain clean water since. No one seems lethargic, and they are all eating and drinking and running around. I started providing grit for the first time today, because I am hoping to start exposing them to dirt in a couple of days.
I guess my question is- is occasional diarrhea normal or do I need to jump to concerns of coccidiosis? Should I treat the whole flock as a precaution or do I need to wait until there are more indicators than occasional diarrhea?
Thank you all for your knowledge!!
