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LotsOLopsChicks
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LotsOLopsChicksThis site is a wealth of resource and help. Again i am brand new to chickens and have been all over this site. Most recently I have been on the thread for pasty butt. One of my little guys has it and she appears very weak and wobbly. I have been trying to wash her off to remove the blockage from the vent. Is there any better way to remove the blockage other than luke warm water. I have read a lot of post saying baby wipes, peroxide etc...
Okay, I know people have different opinions but DON'T SAY ANYTHING to me about it lol.
With my first chicks I tried water and stuff, no help. So I tried gently, slowy pulling it off, just no water, and it worked! The chicks didn't have pasty butt again, a few feathers came off but they grew back and the chicks run around like crazy having fun!
They are a week old and my temp in the brood box is 95 degrees near the lamp and they have a lot of room to wonder so they can regulate where they want to be to stay warm there are only 3 other chicks so ample room.
Also once I have it moist is it ok to pull it off or should I wait for the water to dissolve it away?
Pulling it off should be fine, it WILL squeal, okay. If you want you can wait for the water to dissolve it.
After it is removed there are different thoughts olive oil, Vaseline ...? Can I use any of these options without too much risk?
Olive Oil or Vaseline will work just fine :<)
And finally diet. I am using the pro biotic stuff in the water and not in the food. Should I be putting it in the food? To boost digestion can I just place a small dish of plain yogurt in there? Someone mentioned sand as well?
No, it's fine just in the water. If you'd like you may put a *small* dish of plain yougurt, but don't give everyday. 1-2 times a week. Sand can be placed in a dish big enough for dust bathing, they'll also use it as grit.
I know there are a lot of questions here and I know that every situation is different. I just want to be sure I am giving this guy the best chance I can.
Any help or advice is appreciated....