help im woried

[toddog]

is it ok for my week old chicks to have poo stuck to there buts

 

[dbounds10]

its called "pasting". This is the first time I have ever had chicks and 2 of mine were that way. The expert here told me to take the baby and dip her little bum in some warm water for a minute or so and then wipe it off with a wet paper towel. I had to do it 2 times but now they are all poo free!

 

[toddog]

ok cool thanks for that

 

[goldeneggtees]

otherwise known as pasty butt, if I'm not mistaken, it could be a serious problem if not taken care of right away. here is a good link to read:

http://www.pet-chicken.com/pet-chickens/what-is-pasty-butt

 

[dbounds10]

OHH I forgot to mention - the first time i did it, and put her back in the brooder with wet feathers, the others started pecking at her like crazy. so I took her out and blow dried her. when i put her back dry they didnt even notice her anymore.

Blow dry on low and held the dryer far away so not to burn her.

 

[sheila3935]

Yeah sometimes they get pasy butts. Just make sure to remove it so they can poo or it will kill them. I usually take a warm rag and sit it on their bum for a bit then slowly work the poo off. You can then put a little oil on the feathers to keep it from sticking again, most time you dont have to as they usually stay clean after a time or two of cleaning them. I make it a point for the first 2 weeks to check them daily for pasty. Some will get it some wont.

 

[chicmom]

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Ditto for me....... Never thought I'd blow dry a chicks butt before! But I did!

 

[toddog]

ok thanks you lovely people all bums clean and dry