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Thank you for a prompt reply ... It's just odd that this poster's chick is a Marans as is the one I have at the moment so was just wondering it was a breed thing. I'm not concerned but just curious. :thumbsup

Lets see if anyone else has any idea ... It is very interesting that yours & my chick are both Marans. Mine hasn't had a poop issue and I did notice it early one when I checked it over, but just doing a "wait and see". @Kiki @sourland @EggSighted4Life @rosemarythyme Thank you in advance...

I find that they do, check the heat in your brooder that it's not too hot.

I'm beginning to think it's the breed ... Noticed the same with this Marans chick & it's got the same "bald" under the vent and it's dark colored although the chick is yellow (probably a splash). Thought it odd but as long as it's eating/drinking/pooping, I'm not concerned.

Picture of the "bare butt" Have you seen others pecking at its butt? It happens as the dried poop attract the attention and like curious kids, they have to touch.

:pop I have a single hatch Marans chick that started with Curly Toe Paralysis and doing alot better but today I noticed it's down under the vent was messed. So cleaning (warm water) noticed there's no down directly under the vent. I know exactly what you're talking about. No clue about the...