2 week old RI red - severely inflamed vent

[kierstenlynnjames]

Hi all,

First time posting here. We have 11 baby girls in our brooder at just about 2 weeks old. I noticed that one of the girls was straining to poop and the vent was severely inflamed. (See pics below).

I was able to run her behind under warm water and very gently massage her vent until the tremendous poop worked it’s way out of her. Make that 3 poops. She’s acting fine now but I have her separated from the others in a separate brooder to avoid pecking.

This is my first time raising a flock but I am a seasoned human RN so I’m a bit more comfortable with icky tasks than most. I’m willing to do whatever it takes to keep these girls comfortable and healthy.

Is there anything I should be putting on it or giving to her? Thank you in advance!

 

[Kiki]

What temperature is your brooder, what exactly do you feed and what bedding is in the brooder?

 

[kierstenlynnjames]

What temperature is your brooder, what exactly do you feed and what bedding is in the brooder?

Around 85-90 under the Brinsea. Manna Pro Medicated Starter/Grower and we just switched over to low residue pine shavings two days ago. Prior to that it was layered paper towels to control the mess and keep everything dry.

 

[EarthenCommons]

I had a particular chicken (fayumi) this year that really had pasty butt bad. Really no idea why, the others were fine. I had to help her poop by cleaning her under the warm water multiple times a day for a while until she cleared up. I gave her cooked egg (scrambled duck egg cooked in avocado oil) and that helped and I also put petroleum jelly on her vent. She's fine now and no more straining. She also got inflamed but it's all good now. Maybe those things will help your girl.