Constipation

[Graciepechey]

Hello my silkie is constipated how can I help ease that , what can I buy !

 

[nuthatched]

Hi, we need more info.
How do you know its constipated? What's its age and diet? Symptoms?

 

[Graciepechey]

Hi, we need more info.
How do you know its constipated? What's its age and diet? Symptoms?

Holding its wings up and very hard poo , it’s in chicken crumb but will be changing it to more of a protein crumb and it’s a few days old

 

[nuthatched]

Holding its wings up and very hard poo , it’s in chicken crumb but will be changing it to more of a protein crumb and it’s a few days old

Is its vent blocked? Try warm wet rags against the butt and make mash out of the chick feed

 

[Graciepechey]

Is its vent blocked? Try warm wet rags against the butt and make mash out of the chick feed

The butt looks clear

 

[nuthatched]

The butt looks clear

How's your brooder set up? What temperature is it? You seem to be having some issues with this brood.

 

[Squawkers]

Holding its wings up

They do that a lot. It’s just the way they poop. Isn’t it adorable?