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.
problem poops in Star Finch hen ?
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Re: problem poops in Star Finch hen ?

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 ?
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 ?
Totally agree with Monotwine, don't look normal at all.
http://www.mfgouldianfinches.com/Poopol ... gyPg1.html
http://www.mfgouldianfinches.com/Poopol ... gyPg1.html
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long time breeder of lady gouldians:
Green
SF Pastel (SF Yellow)
Pastel (Yellow)
Blue
SF Pastel Blue (SF Yellow Blue)
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GREAT articles on avian lighting:
https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56
long time breeder of lady gouldians:
Green
SF Pastel (SF Yellow)
Pastel (Yellow)
Blue
SF Pastel Blue (SF Yellow Blue)
Pastel Blue (Yellow Blue)
GREAT articles on avian lighting:
https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56
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Re: problem poops in Star Finch hen ?
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
http://www.mfgouldianfinches.com/Issues ... sites.html
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Re: problem poops in Star Finch hen ?
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.
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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13 Zebra Finches....and 2 squeeps!
3 Society Finches
6 Gouldians
1 Weaver
1 Pintail Whydah
2 Cockatiels
2 Parakeets
....along with 1 MinPin, 1 Pug, 1 JRT, 1 Yorkie, 2 Chihuahuas and 15 cats.

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