For concerns related to avian illness and wellbeing.
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newfinchmom
- Nestling

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by newfinchmom » Mon Jan 08, 2007 11:53 pm
After the birds got their eggs cozy into their nest, one of them has developed some ucky looking poop. NOt diarrhea, but it is quite soft and LARGE!! Is this normal after laying some eggs??
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Hilary
- Mod Extraordinaire

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by Hilary » Mon Jan 08, 2007 11:56 pm

Pregnant poop! Yes, it's normal. When they're sitting on eggs they don't go as often and so retain a lot more poop. Then when they do poop, they POOP!
Hilary
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Marianne
- Hatchling

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by Marianne » Tue Jan 09, 2007 11:33 pm
Yes, that "massive" poop freaked me out at first too, until I read that it was OK. Guess it's just building up in there since they're so busy taking care of those eggs.

Marianne
Northwest Corner of Connecticut