CX problem

[JeffPr]

I know it’s kinda gross for a first post ... I have 12 CX chicks. One had what I thought was pasty butt. So I cleaned and dry it. Next day same thing. And another looks to be starting to have the same issue. Any ideas?

 

[Iluveggers]

Clean it with warm water, make sure it is dry & warm before returning. When I have bad bouts of pasty butt, I use a bit of coconut oil slathered around the vent to help the poo slide off better, so it doesn’t get stuck as quick and is easier to remove if it does. What type of ground are they on, and what type of feed?

 

[Molpet]

Another cause is too warm so they drink more and have looser stools.

 

[JeffPr]

Clean it with warm water, make sure it is dry & warm before returning. When I have bad bouts of pasty butt, I use a bit of coconut oil slathered around the vent to help the poo slide off better, so it doesn’t get stuck as quick and is easier to remove if it does. What type of ground are they on, and what type of feed?

Thanks
They are on pine shavings. And I keep it pretty clean. I isolated both of them until I get it cleared up. I am feeding chick starter 20% Dumour (spelling?)

 

[JeffPr]

Another cause is too warm so they drink more and have looser stools.

Thanks, they have been drinking ALOT.
I have a brooder plate and I angled it up on one side.

 

[Isadora]

They may need to have their buttons cleaned and monitored for the next several days until it's cleared up. It's not necessarily a one time wash and then it's all good.

 

[JeffPr]

Absolutely. And the coconut oil has really helped too ! That was some great advice. Thanks all !