loralei... I'm glad you are having fun learning here....I can only add to this thread that keep in mind that the pasty butts is only temporary after the stress of shipping and should improve on a daily basis....enjoy the peeps, and keep it nothing but fun for you and the new flock.....
~ bigzio
Pasting is caused from the stress from shipping. A warm wash cloth and going slowly works best. It can last a few days on some of the chicks, but it will improve on a daily basis.
It's one thing that doesn't happen when chicks are raised by a mother hen.
bigzio