problem poops in Star Finch hen ?

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problem poops in Star Finch hen ?

Post by 608duj » Thu Nov 20, 2014 9:28 pm

She was purchased with two other Stars, their poops are normal.
Has been given Ivermectin and Baycox while in quarantine.
Is in good flesh and otherwise looks good.
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Re: problem poops in Star Finch hen ?

Post by monotwine » Fri Nov 21, 2014 8:52 am

:? They don't look normal, but then again she is on meds which can sometimes play havoc with their guts. Were you poops normal before the meds?

If so then I'd wait out for a few days after the medication to see if it improves and carefully keep an eye on her.
Usually if I see big white runny poop I think either laying eggs or gut infection.

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Re: problem poops in Star Finch hen ?

Post by 608duj » Fri Nov 21, 2014 9:11 am

She was only on bcox for 2 days during quarantine. Her poops have never been normal since I got her. They are not runny, just large.

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Re: problem poops in Star Finch hen ?

Post by debbie276 » Fri Nov 21, 2014 9:15 am

Totally agree with Monotwine, don't look normal at all.

http://www.mfgouldianfinches.com/Poopol ... gyPg1.html
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Re: problem poops in Star Finch hen ?

Post by Smurf » Fri Nov 21, 2014 10:59 am

They don't look at all normal, seems to be many possible reasons for white poops as per Debbie's link and this 1 which refers to 'popcorn' poop which might be a possibility

http://www.mfgouldianfinches.com/Issues ... sites.html
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Re: problem poops in Star Finch hen ?

Post by MiaCarter » Fri Nov 21, 2014 1:31 pm

Agreed with the others.

Those poops look very chalky. But it's hard to really evaluate because they're on the millet spray.

I know a yeast infection can cause a whiter-than-normal appearance.
Protozoal infection could also be to blame. I always do a round of Ronex on new birds.
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