Help! Can I separate a baby chick w/ pasty butt in same brooder as others?

[murphygirlwyondotte]

I have 5 chicks, and one of them has pasty butt. I think I laid the prep-h cream on a little thick. Now his down (whats left of it) around the vent looks almost wet or matted from the cream. I noticed another chick pecking at the area so I separated the sick chick from the rest. he has his own 1/3rd of brooder under the lamp with his own water and food supply. But now shes chirpping really loudly like she misses her other mates or somthing. So loud. WHat do I do? Please respond asap. Thank you!

 

[Pekin747]

U can time the feathers off around the vent I have to do that when I breed pekins cause they seem to get it quit often

 

[Willowspirit]

She does miss her mates! Chickens become very distressed when separated from the rest of the flock. Peking idea to trim the greasy feathers so she can rejoin the rest of the girls is a great idea. Just be careful.

 

[feathermaid]

If you think the chick is at risk of being pecked, you can divide your brooder with a piece of hardware cloth to keep it safely separate but within sight of flockmates. Try to also have a cooler spot available so chicks won't get overheated.

 

[chickens really]

Prep H is a bit harsh all you need is Vaseline and it can stay within the group. Wash butt with warm water and put Vaseline on so poop won't stick.

 

[murphygirlwyondotte]

Thank you all! I ended up putting her back with her friends about 5 minutes later. I couldn't bare the sad sound of her chirpping for them. She instantly quited down. I'll be more careful with not getting the vasaline on her down so this wont be an issue.

 

[casportpony]

U can time the feathers off around the vent I have to do that when I breed pekins cause they seem to get it quit often

I pluck the down.

 

[casportpony]

Thank you all! I ended up putting her back with her friends about 5 minutes later. I couldn't bare the sad sound of her chirpping for them. She instantly quited down. I'll be more careful with not getting the vasaline on her down so this wont be an issue.

Welcome to BYC!

 

[Pekin747]

I pluck the down.

I wouldnt pluck I'd try using like nail scissors or something it's less painful

 

[chickens really]

Leave it alone and use Vaseline..