Chick can't poop! Swollen abdomen!

[Birdie mom]

My chick Harry Potter ( that's his name). Has not been able to poop for the last 2 or more days.he is one week old. His abdomen is hanging down and is dirty. I washed of all the poop around his vent but he still doesn't seem to be able to poo. He isn't as active as the other chicks and stands in a sort of squatting position. I tried soaking him in warm water to get him to do his duty, but he still won't. He is also wobbly and is peeping a lot more than usual. He sounds like he is whimpering or quietly crying. Could his anus be not fully developed? Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

 

[TheOddOneOut]

My chick Harry Potter ( that's his name). Has not been able to poop for the last 2 or more days.he is one week old. His abdomen is hanging down and is dirty. I washed of all the poop around his vent but he still doesn't seem to be able to poo. He isn't as active as the other chicks and stands in a sort of squatting position. I tried soaking him in warm water to get him to do his duty, but he still won't. He is also wobbly and is peeping a lot more than usual. He sounds like he is whimpering or quietly crying. Could his anus be not fully developed? Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

Look up how to treat pasty butt. Also, next time post right away when this happens. Your chick might die.
Has he ever pooped? If so, that means his vent is not undeveloped, he just has gotten poop stuck there.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Look up how to treat pasty butt. Also, next time post right away when this happens. Your chick might die.
Has he ever pooped? If so, that means his vent is not undeveloped, he just has gotten poop stuck there.

You have to take a warm cloth am free any poop that has solidified in the vent. Do it gently!

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Do not let him eat until you have seen him poop after you do this.

 

[Birdie mom]

Look up how to treat pasty butt. Also, next time post right away when this happens. Your chick might die.
Has he ever pooped? If so, that means his vent is not undeveloped, he just has gotten poop stuck there.

I have gotten all the poop off of his vent. He has pooped a little recently, but it was white and creamy not brown like normal.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

I have gotten all the poop off of his vent. He has pooped a little recently, but it was white and creamy not brown like normal.

Try to make sure there is nothing still left inside his vent. You shouldn't have to try to open it, just flush it out with a bit of warm water and then blow on it. If it opens and closes, he should evacuate a ton of poop soon.

 

[Birdie mom]

I have another problem, his vent seems very small and puckered. I wonder if that might be why he can't get much out?

 

[TheOddOneOut]

I have another problem, his vent seems very small and puckered. I wonder if that might be why he can't get much out?

I think that might mean his vent has solidified poop stuck in it. I don't know... @MGG ? @Wyorp Rock? @oldhenlikesdogs? @casportpony?

 

[Birdie mom]

And his constant peeping is making me worried. It doesn't seem normal. I tried to load a video but it was taking a ridiculously long time.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

I think that might mean his vent has solidified poop stuck in it. I don't know... @MGG ? @Wyorp Rock? @oldhenlikesdogs? @casportpony?

I really don't know who is good with this stuff...Anyone with advice, please reply!