2 wk.old chick with "poo" problem

[WVduckchick]

I'm concerned that it may have been a yolk sac infection that is just becoming apparent.
@casportpony what do you think?

I'd also continue with the cleanings, and Vaseline for now.

Hope she improves quickly.

 

[Fancychooklady]

Could be omphalitis or mushy chick / embryo , but the chick usually dies in the first week of life due to infection. Was the chicks abdomen extended and swollen at hatch?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/mushy-chick-disease-yolk-sack-infection-omphalitis.64686/

 

[lifetimechicklover]

I'm concerned that it may have been a yolk sac infection that is just becoming apparent.
@casportpony what do you think?

I'd also continue with the cleanings, and Vaseline for now.

Hope she improves quickly.

Thank you for your input...

 

[lifetimechicklover]

Could be omphalitis or mushy chick / embryo , but the chick usually dies in the first week of life due to infection. Was the chicks abdomen extended and swollen at hatch?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/mushy-chick-disease-yolk-sack-infection-omphalitis.64686/

As I noted, I did not notice this problem until a few days ago. I will definitely check the above website. Thanks.

 

[featherhead007]

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.

Some days, like today, I wish I could just crawl under a hen and feel safe!

 

[lifetimechicklover]

Some days, like today, I wish I could just crawl under a hen and feel safe!

Me too! I finally put my chick down. He was not getting better no matter how hard I tried to help him. Was still active, but had slowed down on the eating, and definitely was not growing like the others in the batch. It breaks my heart to have to do that, but I didn't have a choice.

Thanks to everyone who gave me advice!!!

 

[ChickNanny13]

You did good

 

[WVduckchick]

Me too! I finally put my chick down. He was not getting better no matter how hard I tried to help him. Was still active, but had slowed down on the eating, and definitely was not growing like the others in the batch. It breaks my heart to have to do that, but I didn't have a choice.

Thanks to everyone who gave me advice!!!

So sorry

 

[aart]

I finally put my chick down. He was not getting better no matter how hard I tried to help him. Was still active, but had slowed down on the eating, and definitely was not growing like the others in the batch. It breaks my heart to have to do that, but I didn't have a choice.

Bummer...unfortunately it's part of raising birds.
Good call, sometimes the best solutions are the hardest choices.

 

[lifetimechicklover]

You did good

Many thanks for your comment.