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My goat has diarrhea. Could it be from chicken feed eaten yesterday?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Farm Animal | Goat | Male | neutered | 5 months and 2 days old | 25 lbs

My hot has diarrhea and wondering if it could be from the chicken feed he got into yesterday.

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on July 3rd, 2019

It certainly is possible if he ate a large amount. A sudden change in diet can sometimes lead to diarrhea. Keep him well hydrated and make sure he doesn't get into any more chicken feed. Offer his regular diet. You may want to keep him separate from other goats if you have more. If the diarrhea persists, consider submitting a stool sample to your veterinarian to diagnose intestinal parasites or bacterial overgrowth.

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