May 11, 2010 #1 catterbug Songster 9 Years Joined Apr 16, 2010 Messages 169 Reaction score 2 Points 114 Location 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 Joined Oct 19, 2009 Messages 645 Reaction score 1 Points 131 Location 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 Joined May 12, 2009 Messages 6,565 Reaction score 62 Points 251 Location 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 Joined Apr 16, 2010 Messages 169 Reaction score 2 Points 114 Location Ohio Thanks so much for the quick reply. I feel so much better now.