Hello! Newbie to the Site and Chickendom

[Sonic Pug]

Hello. Brand new here. My new babies arrived yesterday. All 10 seem to be doing fine except I do have one with pasty butt. How long are new chicks at risk for this before its not a big issue? Thanks for the help

 

[nurseshelly]

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Hi,

As far as the pasty butt, I find washing them under warm, but not hot, water with a teeny bit of dish soap takes it off really easily. I've only had a few that had a mild case. The most I've had to wash their butts was 3 days in a row, then not a problem. That is just my experience though.

 

[Countrypunk92]

Pasty butt is typical. Something to expect in poultry.

 

[Sonic Pug]

Ok.. Thanks for the help and I appreciate the warm welcome. I'm glad its not a lengthy problem and I will try the warm water removal. Thanks again!

 

[JulieNKC]

 

[Nicole01]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

I agree you need to wash daily and keep a close eye on pasty butt. My bantam had it for 2 weeks straight. The other two only a few days. I cut the butt fluff after washing and drying. I also gently blew dry the chicks as well to make sure they were 100% dry. Good luck.

 

[redsoxs]

Welcome from Kansas! Sounds like you're off and running!

 

[texasgal]

A big Texas-sized

 

[FeatheredObsessions]

WELCOME!!!

 

[4-H chicken mom]

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from Ohio. So glad you joined. Yes, pasty butts are very common. Not to worry, just keep it cleaned off.