Changes in poo

[MizElz]

*whispers because Ellie is stood two metres away and would be very embarrassed if she knew I was discussing her toilet habits*


Ellie was turned out overnight for the first time on Thursday evening, so in total was out for 48 hours (brought in last night). But her poos have changed dramatically; they're dark green instead of lightish brown, and very cow patty, and VERY stinky

Now the grass we have is not particularly rich; in fact I would have said quite the opposite! I have also noticed that she seems to be pooing far less - she's been stood in the box all day today, and has pooed only 3 times (compared to an average of 8 or 9 when she's boxed normally). Is this normal? I've never really taken much notice before; I just want to check that it isnt upsetting her. She hasnt really got a runny tummy, its just far looser than 'normal' (although 'normal' for Ellie is rock hard)

*apologises to horse and gives her a big carrot*

 

[MistletoeMegan]

Perfectly normal! Spring grass = sloppy green poo!

 

[piebaldsparkle]

Normal reaction to an increase intake of Spring/lush grass.

 

[MizElz]

LOL thank you! I thought it probably was normal, its just I cant remember her ever smelling as bad as this before! Our grass must be nicer than I thought!

 

[Donkeymad]

Absolutely, totally normal.

 

[helenhorse]

Thats perfectly normal, the colour is normal because obviously the grass is green and hay/forage is yellow...its going to be runny because shes not used to eating so much lush/nutrisious grass or any grass for that matter! it will become better as she gets used to it.

 

[Ottinmeg]

ours are exactly the same, they have been out now for a fortnight and the cowpats are slowly changing back to something that resembles horse poo

 

[lisan]

May's are like that too, horrid!

 

[Coffee_Bean]

Same for my mare, bloomin stinks!

 

[RachelB]

Same here, Maiden has been on a fertilised patch for two days now (with muzzle) and my friend's non-horsey OH who kindly mucked out for me this evening was absolutely convinced we have had cows in the field with the horses recently! I was a bit embarrassed telling him no, it's only my horse!

 

[equiweb]

Blooming stinks and is the time you wish you hadn't bought a grey horse that loves lying down in it !!! LOL.