I have a heat plate. Raised higher on one side since my chicks vary in sizes. I feed manapro crumbles (medicated). The are being brooded inside in my basement. The room temp is around 60-65. It’s always warm in the brooder and nice and toasty under the plate. They’re all eating and drinking...
I have a Maran chick who has had pasty butt since we first brought her home, which was a week ago. I’ve been cleaning it by dabbing with a warm wet paper towel and then dabbing dry. I also will place Vaseline around the vent before placing her back in the brooder. She eats and drinks and has...