New chicken owner, Pasty Butt and Yogurt..Well, ya just gotta read it..LOL

So I have a male friend who had been thinking about getting chickens for about a year ever since I began my chicken adventure.

He got his 1st group of fuzzy butts yesterday.  4 Silkies and 2 Cochins.

I made sure his brooder was set up correctly and food and water ready.

2 hours ago, I get a phone call from him all upset about 1 silkie who , by the way he described her little butt as " caked up ", I figured the chick has pasty butt.

Since he lives only 10 minutes from me, I grabbed my Plain Yogurt and went on over.

Yep, the baby had pasty butt.  So, I gave him a crash course on clearing up pasty butt using warm water and a cloth .

So, the baby's butt is clear and as I was leaving, I gave him the little cup of yogurt I brought.

I told him that plain yogurt is a great way to prevent pasty butt.

I bid him farewell and left.  I wasnt home 10 minutes when my cell rang . 

Yep, it was my friend .

The following conversation occured :

" Hey, just wanted to say " Thanks " again. "

" Oh youre welcome.  I just love those little chicks.  Youll do fine. "

" Well, I appreciate your encouragement , but I do have 1 question though.."

" Ok, whats up ?"

" So, how long am I supposed to leave the Yogurt on their butts "???

" Oh noooo... Its for them to eat in a little bowl, it DOES NOT go ON them "

" Oh crap..gotta go before it hardens anymore..see ya"

I laughed for quite awhile.