How do you treat diarrhea in chickens?
Similarly, you may ask, how do you stop diarrhea in chickens?
Also, you can add 2 tablespoons regular vinegar or Apple Cider Vinegar to each 4 litre waterer. During an episode of diarrhoea, it's best to scoop the poop as often as possible to ensure that your birds are comfortable and that they don't re-contaminate themselves or each other.
Keeping this in view, what causes diarrhea in hens?
There are a number of possible causes for diarrhoea in poultry:
- Coccidiosis.
- Worms.
- Viruses (such as rotavirus and adenovirus)
- Bacterial diarrhoea, caused by an infection.
- Kidney damage.
- A feed too high in protein.
- The chicken is not eating properly.
General treatment options Keep her in a warm, dry area. Provide plenty of food and water. Give treats if she won't eat her regular food - eating anything is better than nothing. Add minced garlic to food, and apple cider vinegar to water (1 teaspoon per litre) to boost her immune system.