Heelp....just lost a baby

[happyasalways32]

Let me start off with we are very very new to this...I have rode island red chicks and we just lost one

I am not sure what went wrong... All the others seem to be doing well. This little guy had poo on his rear end when I found him...and it seemed to be kinda pasty? Or clumped? K don't laugh but are they getting constipated? My little girl is heartbroken and I don't want to lose anymore...What am I doing wrong? They are on medicated feed and they are brooding in the house. They have clean feed and water and bedding. Please help

 

[AccentOnHakes]

Your little chick got pasty butt, you didn't treat it and/or didn't catch it in time and it died.

EDIT: Search it up and you'll find plenty of advice on how to treat it.

 

[happyasalways32]

how do I fix it if it happens again or just stop it from happening at all? Just saw your edit....Thank you!

 

[lemongrass]

My sources said to feed grit and scratch from day one, optionally before giving the chick feed. I gave them chick grit and scratch until the 48 hr mark after the first one hatched, then I started the chick feed and have had no problems.

EDIT: Forgot to mention, I always keep the grit and scratch available to them. They love it.