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My 6-month-old chicken has yellow poop. Is it a liver problem?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female | 6 months and 9 days old | 4 lbs

6 month pullet excreting yellow urates. I believe a liver issue hoping to treat with Liquid Hepato for Pets. Have you got any ideas?

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on September 10th, 2018

Parasites and some types of foods can also cause the urates to change color slightly, so deworming your flock (if you haven't already) and making sure the starter/grower feed you're feeding doesn't have dyes, etc in it that can change stool color may also help. Respiratory issues and infections can also sometimes cause color changes to the stool as well. If the pullet isn't growing well, seems ill, or you've recently dewormed, then having a vet rule out other issues is best.

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