I know that's its belly button but it seems to have a chunky scab hanging off it. is that alright?
Between its legs? If so, that is the anus. And if a chunky is hanging off of it, that is called "pasty butt". Take some warm water and a very soft cloth. Gently massage it off and throw it away. It is dried poop and if you don't get t off, the chic can't poop and it will die. No go to
Tractor Supply or your local feed store.
Get the smallest bottle of either Goat Nutri-Drench or Poultry Nutri-Drench. This problem has compromised the chicks' health.
http://www.nutridrench.com . Whichever formula you choose, use these poultry instructions. Give one drop only by mouth. Repeat as needed every 8-10 hours as needed until perky.
Put 2ml per gallon in their water for the 1st 2 weeks to get them off to a strong start. The beauty of this supplement I have been using o my collies and poultry for over a decade is that ti doesn't need to be digested. It mainlines directly into the bloodstream. All Natural. measureable in the blood in 30 minutes with 99% utilization. Tho the Bovidr labs formulas are species specific, they also meet the scientific stand for a universal dosage.. So you can use the Goat if you want. I successfully raised 42 Light Sussex chicks on it last season using the instructions above. No deaths, no sickness. It gets them off to a strong start.
These chicks need no feed the 1st 48 hours. They will live off their yolk sac. It is important t their future health they completely digest the yolk sac. Give them chick grit, and the water with the Nutri-drench in it.
Best Success,
Karen
