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Rumpless birds and pasty butts?

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4/12/12 at 2:53am
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I have a Rumpless Amerucana and his tail feathers are always poopy!  Is this common in rumpless birds?  What can I do about it?  Any way to prevent it?

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4/12/12 at 2:59pm
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post #3 of 4
4/12/12 at 3:49pm
How old is your birdie? If its still a chick, take a damp, warm paper towel and clean the ick off of his booty. If its an older bird, give it a quick bath to remove the build up. Poo left stuck to feathers can lead to ammonia burn, which isn't fun for anyone. Good luck!
Nikki
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4/12/12 at 4:12pm
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He's about a one year old rooster.  An Amerucana, rumpless and it seems like since he's got that weird tail-less butt that he's prone to a messy rear!  Just wondering if this is common in rumpless birds?

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