2 wk.old chick with "poo" problem

[featherhead007]

forum is called, Emergencies/Diseases/Injuries and cures. try there, best wishes and prayers.

 

[aart]

My poor baby looks awful in the rear, but he is eating, drinking, running,etc. What is the problem? Is there such a thing as "rectal prolapse"? Please help me to help him!

Doesn't look good. Belly is swollen.
Could be infection started at umbilicus.
Has it always had trouble pooping?

@WVduckchick @Pyxis @Ravynscroft @Wyorp Rock
Might be able have solutions.

 

[lifetimechicklover]

you need to go to the forum on chicken diseases/ailments/cures. I will look it up for you,
that little one needs help!

Thank you so much!

 

[lifetimechicklover]

Ok what are you doing for heat? Are they able to get away for the heat if they're too warm? Over heating causes some poo issues. They do a "soft" cecal poo now & then, that's the really stinky one. It could be the chick was just having a "bad" day. 20% is good. You can also stop with the paper towels if you wish, they're "old enough" to deal with the shavings but they will get it everywhere (feed & water).

I am using a heat source from a regular light bulb. All seem to be warm enough, and sleep in a group. I have taken the paper towel away and stir the shavings often to keep the poop down, and yes, they are scratching and having a ball!!!

 

[aart]

forum is called, Emergencies/Diseases/Injuries and cures. try there, best wishes and prayers.

Thread has already been moved to emergency forum.

 

[lifetimechicklover]

Doesn't look good. Belly is swollen.
Could be infection started at umbilicus.
Has it always had trouble pooping?

@WVduckchick @Pyxis @Ravynscroft @Wyorp Rock
Might be able have solutions.

Not that I'm aware of. Just noticed this about 5 days ago. Thanks for references.

 

[aart]

Not that I'm aware of. Just noticed this about 5 days ago. Thanks for references.

Guessing the irritation and swelling could have started at hatch.
Checking butts and umbilicus site from day one is a good thing to do.
Did you hatch these or buy them?

 

[lifetimechicklover]

Guessing the irritation and swelling could have started at hatch.
Checking butts and umbilicus site from day one is a good thing to do.
Did you hatch these or buy them?

I ordered them from a hatchery in Texas. They were shipped on Wednesday and I did not receive them until Friday AM. So far I haven't lost any of this breed. Thank you for the info on what I need to do in the future. I will certainly do that.

 

[Fancychooklady]

Pasty butt is usually the result of dehydration and temps in the brooder being too high. Even though you have supplied a water source this chick may not be keeping hydrated.
I find that most chicks reared in a brooder, as apposed to under a hen , need to be shown the water. Holding the chicks bottom under warm running water and loosening the poop is better than pulling at dried poop as it will do tissue damage. Prep H may be a little harsh so it might be worthwhile to dab a little witchazel ( astringent ) on the vent and then cover with Vaseline to prevent the poop from sticking . The fact that the area is enlarged also makes it a target for siblings to peck at , so be mindful that you may at some stage need to isolate this chick.

 

[lifetimechicklover]

Pasty butt is usually the result of dehydration and temps in the brooder being too high. Even though you have supplied a water source this chick may not be keeping hydrated.
I find that most chicks reared in a brooder, as apposed to under a hen , need to be shown the water. Holding the chicks bottom under warm running water and loosening the poop is better than pulling at dried poop as it will do tissue damage. Prep H may be a little harsh so it might be worthwhile to dab a little witchazel ( astringent ) on the vent and then cover with Vaseline to prevent the poop from sticking . The fact that the area is enlarged also makes it a target for siblings to peck at , so be mindful that you may at some stage need to isolate this chick.

I have him in isolation now. Will try the vaseline. Thank you so much.