Constipated chick?

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RobinT21

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Hi! I am caring for week and a half to 2 week old chicks. All of them came from Rural King with a bit of pasty butt. After a few days, I got them all completely cleaned up and they are pooping well. This morning, I noticed a chick who is having a hard time pooping. She will squat back, start to poop, but then it sounds like gas is escaping, and the poop will recess back into the vent. Her vent is irritated and red. When she tries to poop, she squeaks in distress. I have tried giving her a warm water soak while massaging her vent, but nothing is coming out. I’m worried that if she doesn’t poop soon, she may not make it.
 
RobinT21 said:
Hi! I am caring for week and a half to 2 week old chicks. All of them came from Rural King with a bit of pasty butt. After a few days, I got them all completely cleaned up and they are pooping well. This morning, I noticed a chick who is having a hard time pooping. She will squat back, start to poop, but then it sounds like gas is escaping, and the poop will recess back into the vent. Her vent is irritated and red. When she tries to poop, she squeaks in distress. I have tried giving her a warm water soak while massaging her vent, but nothing is coming out. I’m worried that if she doesn’t poop soon, she may not make it.
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Note, she is eating nutrena chick starter with access to grit, and water with chick electrolytes
 

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