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Pasty butt or no problem?

post #1 of 5
2/23/12 at 5:13am
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I've noticed some dried poo on my 3 day old's butts. Is this normal or is this what's referred to as pasty butt? It's not a lot but I don't want it to develop into anything if I need to be concerned. idunno.gif

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post #2 of 5
2/23/12 at 5:22am

Generally they will stay pretty clean.

 

If there is any accumulation, it is sounding like pasty butt.

 

If it starts to look like it might plug things up, a little washing of the backside followed by a good blow drying will get things back into shape.

 

It should clear up quickly.

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post #3 of 5
2/23/12 at 5:56am

Hold their butts under a faucet with warm water and soak, crumbled the moistened poop away.  Dab dry and apply a bit of olive oil or vasoline and they should be good to go.  Most experts feel it is the stress of shipping/handling, as it seldom, if ever occurs with brooded chicks.  Just keep an eye out, and they'll be fine.

 

 

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post #4 of 5
2/23/12 at 6:25am

You've gotten great info already.  Just wanted to add that they outgrow it quickly.  You should only have to clean the chick up once or twice.

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post #5 of 5
2/23/12 at 6:59am

I thought that my chicks were looking a bit "pasty" on day 2, so I washed them, blow dried them (and they loved that) and then started adding a small bit of plain yogurt to their diet.  Everything was good since then.

 

But chicks poop a lot!  I wasn't prepared for that.  I take them out to play and they relieve themselves every two minutes!

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