Chick has swollen butt, & can't poop. Belly has extended greatly. Need help please?

[coach723]

Most common is too cold or too hot in the brooder. Should be 95 degrees in the hottest place the first week and decrease by 5 degrees each week, with plenty of room to get out of the heat. They regulate by moving in and out of the warm spot as needed. If you are using a heat lamp, check the temp with a thermometer. If using a heat plate, then putting it at an angle lets them be closer or farther from it as needed.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Most common is too cold or too hot in the brooder. Should be 95 degrees in the hottest place the first week and decrease by 5 degrees each week, with plenty of room to get out of the heat. They regulate by moving in and out of the warm spot as needed. If you are using a heat lamp, check the temp with a thermometer. If using a heat plate, then putting it at an angle lets them be closer or farther from it as needed.

I use a heating plate that maintains a steady 98°F, & it's slanted a bit higher in the front. Everyone else is doing great, except the one that died.

 

[coach723]

Sometimes things happen internally that are unknown. Could be genetic, an incubation problem, etc. Not every chick makes it unfortunately.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Sometimes things happen internally that are unknown. Could be genetic, an incubation problem, etc. Not every chick makes it unfortunately.

Is it possible it's butt is deformed?

I never noticed it ever made it's first poop outside it's shell like the rest.

 

[coach723]

If the chick never pooped, then yes, there could have been a deformity, it happens. I have seen pictures of chicks with two vents, and with no vent at all. Honestly, when you think about what happens in 21 short days, that a fully formed, living, breathing creature is made that is fully functional, it's kind of miraculous that so many are perfect.