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Livestock => Pigs => Topic started by: tomandbarbara on February 14, 2009, 07:38:54 pm

Title: Pig Poo
Post by: tomandbarbara on February 14, 2009, 07:38:54 pm

Hello,

We have just taken delivery of 2 saddle back weaners. Can anyone tell me if it is normal for them to have poo that is a metalic purple colour?

They are fed on pig nuts.

Thanks

Title: Re: Pig Poo
Post by: gavo on February 14, 2009, 11:54:17 pm

Nope, not really. You could see light beige through to dark brown (through experience only - I don't make a habit of studying this !). I suspect it was something they ate before coming to you. Carry on with the pig nuts and make sure that they are bright and healthy and make sure there isn't any blood in the doings.
If the colour doesn't return to normal after a day or two chat to your vet.


Cheers

Gavin

Title: Re: Pig Poo
Post by: Hilarysmum on February 15, 2009, 11:32:47 am

Might have had a large quantity of beet in their previous diet. 

Title: Re: Pig Poo
Post by: garden cottage on February 27, 2009, 06:24:50 am

had some beetroot?

Title: Re: Pig Poo
Post by: Hilarysmum on February 27, 2009, 08:06:58 am

Has the problem resolved now?

Title: Re: Pig Poo
Post by: tomandbarbara on February 28, 2009, 10:16:22 pm

Hi
Thanks for the interest. Yes, problem now resolved!! ITs brown!!! ;D
Spoke to the chap we bought them from, he says it tends to be nettles/ nettle roots that can turn their poo purple coloured- which also fits with where they are.
thanks again!

Title: Re: Pig Poo
Post by: Hilarysmum on March 01, 2009, 08:58:50 am

That is fascinating.   I had not realised nettles could do this.