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I did everything just right for my first batch of 9 chicks that hatched back on Mother's Day, and at a week old, one of the buff orpington's died. It was so shocking, but I later realized it was from "pasty butt"...I was unaware that I needed to check their bottoms to be sure there was no blockage from poop that sticks together back there. All of the other chicks were fine and the 6 new ones I have are fine also...I'm paranoid about it now so I check their bottoms daily.
Just keep reading what you can about what kind of conditions they need and follow it as best as you can. Again, good luck to you! Keep us posted!
I did everything just right for my first batch of 9 chicks that hatched back on Mother's Day, and at a week old, one of the buff orpington's died. It was so shocking, but I later realized it was from "pasty butt"...I was unaware that I needed to check their bottoms to be sure there was no blockage from poop that sticks together back there. All of the other chicks were fine and the 6 new ones I have are fine also...I'm paranoid about it now so I check their bottoms daily.