dead chick on second morning

[SilverBirds]

It's not the store that has the rule, it's the law in some states. It was designed to deter the people that want to buy just one cute little chick for Easter

Yeah, that's what I meant. My TSC has a minimum of two ducks (not sure if it's the same elsewhere). So you can basically buy two ducks for as around $10. Wish they'd bump it up to a minimum of at least four as soo many are dumped at local ponds.

 

[SilverBirds]

I am seeing now one of my easter eggers had the beginnings of pasty butt. I was able to wipe it off and her vent now looks clean. what can I do to prevent more of it?? thank youuu

In your case it's probably due to stress. Most common in chicks that are two weeks old and less. Not a lot you can due to prevent it because of stress, but you can add probiotics in their water or give them some scrambled egg.

 

[zenstarling]

In your case it's probably due to stress. Most common in chicks that are two weeks old and less. Not a lot you can due to prevent it because of stress, but you can add probiotics in their water or give them some scrambled egg.

this is helpful, thank you!

 

[zenstarling]

my pasty butt chick (EE) is acting lethargic compared to the others. her vent is clean. I rubbed coconut oil on. I got her to drink electrolytes earlier. when I put her near the feed she will eat. but she stays under the heat plate while the others are busy and active. I did see her poop, and it was watery and a bit bubbly looking. the other chicks are leaving behind solid brown droppings. what should I do for her?

 

[3KillerBs]

Day 3 or 4 is a common time to lose chicks who have any undetected internal issues because now their absorbed yolk has run out and if they are not absorbing nutrition from their food they can't make it any longer.

I am seeing now one of my easter eggers had the beginnings of pasty butt. I was able to wipe it off and her vent now looks clean. what can I do to prevent more of it?? thank youuu

Make sure that she's getting properly hydrated. Go ahead and offer electrolytes, but in a separate waterer so that the chicks have access to clean, fresh, PLAIN water as well. Imagine if you had nothing to drink but a Gatorade flavor you didn't like. *yucky face*

You can also make some of their chick starter into wet mash to help them stay hydrated. Chicks go crazy for wet feed!

Pasty butt is often associated with shipping stress and/or with an overly warm brooder.

Here's my experience with a case of persistent pasty butt last spring: https://www.backyardchickens.com/posts/24506396

 

[zenstarling]

Day 3 or 4 is a common time to lose chicks who have any undetected internal issues because now their absorbed yolk has run out and if they are not absorbing nutrition from their food they can't make it any longer.



Make sure that she's getting properly hydrated. Go ahead and offer electrolytes, but in a separate waterer so that the chicks have access to clean, fresh, PLAIN water as well. Imagine if you had nothing to drink but a Gatorade flavor you didn't like. *yucky face*

You can also make some of their chick starter into wet mash to help them stay hydrated. Chicks go crazy for wet feed!

Pasty butt is often associated with shipping stress and/or with an overly warm brooder.

Here's my experience with a case of persistent pasty butt last spring: https://www.backyardchickens.com/posts/24506396

thank you so much. I will do what you suggested. I will try the wet mash now. the room they’re in is about 60 degrees and they seem to be totally fine with that, and they’re very content when they’re under the heat plate. the loss this morning knocked me for a loop, now I’m afraid of more thanks again for the advice.

 

[zenstarling]

Day 3 or 4 is a common time to lose chicks who have any undetected internal issues because now their absorbed yolk has run out and if they are not absorbing nutrition from their food they can't make it any longer.



Make sure that she's getting properly hydrated. Go ahead and offer electrolytes, but in a separate waterer so that the chicks have access to clean, fresh, PLAIN water as well. Imagine if you had nothing to drink but a Gatorade flavor you didn't like. *yucky face*

You can also make some of their chick starter into wet mash to help them stay hydrated. Chicks go crazy for wet feed!

Pasty butt is often associated with shipping stress and/or with an overly warm brooder.

Here's my experience with a case of persistent pasty butt last spring: https://www.backyardchickens.com/posts/24506396

@3KillerBs she is LOVING the mash! thanks for that! that makes me feel better!

 

[3KillerBs]

@3KillerBs she is LOVING the mash! thanks for that! that makes me feel better!

Glad to hear it.

*Most* cases of pasty butt are easily overcome, but keep checking and cleaning her.