DROPPINGS ????

My old birds droppings are not like they should be, i want them like peas but they look like string coiled up , anyone know why ?

seen this before steve, but dont know why.......ive often wondered if its worms but not sure.

what corn are you feeding them on? have you tried the orego-stim, this is supposed to make the droppings firm........

the birds look great, they are on natural system, im feeding 50% gerry plus 50% Ruby Gold, my young birds are fine. i think its only 1 bird because there was only 2 droppings like it.

yes, ive had the odd dropping the same from time to time........it doesnt have seemed to have bothered the birds in any way i can see, maybe just something and nothing.....

i might stick the last of my ad herb on the corn, i intend to used up the odd bottles around the place then go onto natural stuff.

i just need to let my birds settle for a few generations to build a family

changes in the weather can also change the droppings if only one and your worried isolate it no to pigeons what ever mix you give them eat the same grains
and what ever you add to the water has the same effect droppings will change
some take on far less water when you add things then when the water is clear they tend to drink double

i have 1 bird does my head in, when i want them out she wants to be in, when shes out she wants to be in and she is jumpy, i think she may not be around to long

if its only one it could be anything from drinkong to much water, or pigeon has been a little spooked so maybe nervous, change of food.
i wouldnt worry to much mate if it persist find the culprit, if all is well with it dont worry,
we have a cock in the stock loft and every time he gets spooked or excited his droppings become loose,
i take no notice just called knowing your birds mate and they all have charecters mate that some do diffrent things

I dont pay much attention to the shape of the droppings as such, as long as they are firm and not watery, I agree weather does play a part in the droppings for sure. When Im looking at droppings I always put grills with news paper underneath in the nest boxes and I clean perches last thing at night and go to the loft early next day and have a good look around before the birds start moving. Then you can find the bird that is the culprit and get it out and sorted.

fletch wrote:

if its only one it could be anything from drinkong to much water, or pigeon has been a little spooked so maybe nervous, change of food.
i wouldnt worry to much mate if it persist find the culprit, if all is well with it dont worry,
we have a cock in the stock loft and every time he gets spooked or excited his droppings become loose,
i take no notice just called knowing your birds mate and they all have charecters mate that some do diffrent things

Spot on Lee

no stringy droppings this morning, she is a nervous hen so i think that must be it, a fella came round whos in our club and said birds look good and that they seem ok, so thats put me at ease. cheers lads

glad to hear it steve, like the others have said droppings can alter now and then, but it doesnt always mean there is something wrong with your birds.......

I gave up doing my nut over droppings many years ago.
The slightest bit of change to their diet, bad weather even picking in the garden can send em haywire.
I always keep an eye on them, one or two I never pay much heed, but three or four for a few days on the run, then I usually take action.

droppings give a good indication of health but none will give you better than there eyes

and i dont mean eye sign

birdy2011 wrote:

droppings give a good indication of health but none will give you better than there eyes

and i dont mean eye sign

You have something there G the top german fancier Raymond Herman always check the eyes for fitness

I do believe in that also, the eyes should always be dry and bright, the circle around the edge of the eye is always a good indicator.

Gaz b wrote:

I do believe in that also, the eyes should always be dry and bright, the circle around the edge of the eye is always a good indicator.

first thing other than asking whats wrong with you your doctor looks you straight in the yes there is where most indications if something is a miss are found

Gaz b wrote:

I do believe in that also, the eyes should always be dry and bright, the circle around the edge of the eye is always a good indicator.

The thicker the better Gary not sure mate??????????????????????????????????

It should always be clean and dry, no wetness or matted feathers around it.
But I'm a great believer if you know your birds they will usually give some indication that they are sickening for something.

Gaz b wrote:

It should always be clean and dry, no wetness or matted feathers around it.
But I'm a great believer if you know your birds they will usually give some indication that they are sickening for something.

Spot on there mate it all about observation

well pleased today, went to clean out and the birds droppings are nice round and ball like. think it may be down to the ad-herb on the corn, what do you think ?

depends on how long you been using it mate if its first time i bet the took less water on board hence firmer droppings i take it you added it to the water

no i got the stuff you put on the corn,