HELP...chick poop looks like chocolate pudding???

[Rooster61]

I just notice one of my 5-7 day old bantams has poop that looks like chocolate pudding that just started today. No pasty butt, but I can see the vent seems to be constantly working...should I be concerned and keep an eye on her, or is this something that need attention right away?? What should I do, or what do I need to correct this problem?

 

[suzeqf]

mine do that when they get upset or a bit stressed out

 

[Rooster61]

They shouldn't be stressed at all, nothing has changed in the brooder over the last 3 days and their in the spare bedroom with the door closed so no one can bother them. They all get along really well, sleep and play fine.

 

[suzeqf]

mine will do it if one of the dogs barks a little loud or if they get spooked they've done it when i've come in and they've been asleep

 

[gritsar]

It's called ceceal (cecal) poo and it's entirely normal. Happens every 6 to 10 movements, as a means to flushing out their digestive tract.

Guide to chicken poo:

http://www.chat.allotment.org.uk/index.php?topic=17568.0

 

[Rooster61]

Thanks Gritsar

 

[MareeZoCool]

I help my chickens firm up their poo by offering a handful of raw oatmeal as a treat on the ground. No more puddles or splashes of poo!

 

[IndylawPaul]

Quote:
Awesome post!

 

[Judy]

Ah, yes, the poop chart, famous on here, I opened the thread to see whether anyone had posted it yet. Has saved many a chicky momma some sleepless nights.