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Thanks for your input, CuzChickens. I was unaware molasses could be used as a laxative. Goodness, the things I will know five years from now.

The chicks are 8 days old today; pleased to report I haven't washed a bum for 2 days. Upping the temperature in the brooder + warmer weather seems to have done the trick. Thanks for the helping hand.

The weather report calls for a warming trend starting today. I am hopeful this will ease the pasting. I will try the yoghurt though - can't hurt, right? It is very generous of you to share your expertise; this is such a nice on-line community. Thx.

Thanks for your advice. I didn't write my query clearly, sorry; the chicks are only 4 days old now. It has been quite cold here this week - frost on the ground every night. I have the chicks under a red heat lamp and I have supplementary heat going in the coop. They are not clustered tightly...

Hello; I received my first flock of 25 day olds 2 days ago. I am seeing some pasty butt, which I am loosening with warm water and applying some vaseline. 1) Is there an additive I should add to their water to reduce frequency; 2) how long does this condition usually persist in chicks...