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I hope the chicks are on the up & up!

This is the same grit I use, I think what you are providing is great. From what I've read coccidosis could contribute to pasty butt, so maybe the medicated feed is worth a try? I don't mean to overwhelm you, just tossing around some ideas ❤️

I haven't faced the swollen vent issue myself, so after some searching around, this thread seemed helpful! They suggest having the chick eat some bits of coconut oil and treating her inflamed bum with hydrocortisone cream or Preparation H to help with swelling/discomfort-- I think it's worth a...

My silkies and a couple others had pasty butt at first, they've been on medicated chick starter and I added fine chick grit to the brooder. All have gotten past the pasty butt. I used a qtip and warm water to clean them off, but made sure to dry them after so as to fluff up their feathers to...