Duct tape on curled toes...HELP

[chick100]

I had duct tape stuck to two chicks at the same time. It was like a two headed monster running crazily around the brooder. To make matters worse, they were trying to pull themselves apart.
I freed them using a q tip dipped in vegetable oil and gently working the oil into the adhesive part of the duct tape. It takes a little time and patient, but it will work.

Ok thank you. That is helpful. But she is newly hatched and I don't want her too get cold. So...how does that change things?

 

[poodlechicks]

Place her under a heat lamp or on a heating pad, so she doesn't get too cold. Make sure to avoid drafts.

 

[poodlechicks]

Let me know if you need extra help/ support. I'll stay logged on. Best of luck!

 

[chick100]

Alright, thank you to all who replied! I ended up using baby oil and a q-tip, and it worked like a charm. Ok, so I didn't do it, but a friend of mine did. I take no credit. But for anyone out there with the same problem...use baby oil to coax the tape apart. It takes about 15 minutes and is fairly easy. BUT if you are reading this and haven't put any tape on, DO NOT USE DUCT TAPE! Use masking tape. It's so much easier! Good luck on future endeavors!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

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