Poop - what should I do?

[newchickmomma3-2025]

One of my chicks is having this kind of poop. New to chickens so not sure if it’s sick. Please look and let me know what it is and if they need some kind of medicine or anything.

 

[BlindLemonChicken]

Looks like cecal poop to me, which is perfectly healthy. It happens every few poops. If it is always like that it might be cause for concern.

 

[newchickmomma3-2025]

Ok, thank you. I do see it several times a day, but with 8 chicks that would be normal?

 

[BlindLemonChicken]

Ok, thank you. I do see it several times a day, but with 8 chicks that would be normal?

Yes. As long as they have fresh water and chick starter and aren’t eating/drinking anything weird they are most likely fine. Are you using medicated starter? It looks like they are outside, is that the case?

 

[newchickmomma3-2025]

Yes. As long as they have fresh water and chick starter and aren’t eating/drinking anything weird they are most likely fine. Are you using medicated starter? It looks like they are outside, is that the case?

Non medicated starter, first trip outside.

 

[LaFleche]

Make sure to provide chick size granite grit or rough sand to help them digest anything they might have ingested besides their chick feed.

 

[newchickmomma3-2025]

Make sure to provide chick size granite grit or rough sand to help them digest anything they might have ingested besides their chick feed.

Yes, they do have access to chick grit and a dirt/sand bath every few days.