May 11, 2010 #1 catterbug Songster 9 Years Apr 16, 2010 169 2 114 Ohio I picked up my baby chicks today. The one had a little poop on his bottom so when I got home, I went to wipe it off. While wiping I pulled a little and the fuzz on her bottom came off. Not too much came off. Should I be worried?
I picked up my baby chicks today. The one had a little poop on his bottom so when I got home, I went to wipe it off. While wiping I pulled a little and the fuzz on her bottom came off. Not too much came off. Should I be worried?
May 11, 2010 #2 ParadisePoultry Hey, I'm WALKIN' here ! 10 Years Oct 19, 2009 645 1 131 Paradise (Braham), Mn Naw, it'll grow back. She might have a little sore bum for a while, but as long as the others don't peck at it , it's fine
Naw, it'll grow back. She might have a little sore bum for a while, but as long as the others don't peck at it , it's fine
May 11, 2010 #3 HorseFeatherz NV Eggink Chickens 10 Years May 12, 2009 6,565 57 251 Sierra Foothills of Reno, NV No, momma hen will pick the poo off the chicks bottom also - she usually pulls the fluff with the poo too.
No, momma hen will pick the poo off the chicks bottom also - she usually pulls the fluff with the poo too.
May 11, 2010 Thread starter #4 catterbug Songster 9 Years Apr 16, 2010 169 2 114 Ohio Thanks so much for the quick reply. I feel so much better now.