how to fix pasty butt

[Chicken wild 98]

I'm new to chickens & one of my chicks has what i think is pasty but.

thx for the help

 

[Arcnadius]

I just took mine to the sink and ran warm water at a gentle stream over her backside while using a paper towel to gently wipe away the crusty stuff. It'll take a minute or two, then pat dry, give the chick a little snuggle, and return to the brooder.

 

[BrattishTaz]

You are going to have to clean the vent area ASAP. You will have to keep checking and cleaning as needed. Some people add a bit of organic apple cider vinegar to the water and claim it works well. I keep a dish of sand in the brooder with seems to prevent it entirely.

Search "pasty butt" in the search box for info on the apple cider vinegar dosage. Good luck.

 

[amgreen1980]

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I did this exactly after 2 days of messing with it and not really having much luck with a rag. Worked perfectly, the chick LOVED the water and besides the fact that the fuzz on that part of his butt was gone and he looked a bit bald, all was well and we didn't have another probem with it.

We will definitely go straight to the sink for our next pasty butt chick!

 

[howfunkyisurchicken]

I wash mine in the sink as well. Then after i dip a q-tip in a little olive oil and gently put in on all the little feathers around the vent. It really seems to keep poo from sticking. Good luck!

 

[Fred's Hens]

The sink with a stream of warm not hot, water works for me. It usually passes within a week, if the temp isn't too hot.

 

[stcroixusvi]

I do this while holding the chick up so she can see herself in the mirror. Helps distract her from this unpleasantness.

 

[Anianna]

It's all been said, but just to sum it up:

1. Wash gently
2. Dry
3. Gently apply olive oil around vent area.

 

[GasMenagerie]

Dug this thread up when looking for solutions to my new chicks less-than-attractive rears.
Kinda weird - dabbing olive oil on my chicks. Felt a little like premature marinading.

 

[BobbieJo81]

GasMenagerie, I love your quote Ive had my horse obsession for years, and started my quest for chickens 3 months ago with 6 mixed red pullets from my local feed store..followed shortly after with 5 Silkie and 5 Black Dutch banty chicks from a local breeder ..they are now about 5 weeks old and I just went yesterday and picked up 12 more Silkie babies..let the chicken raising begin <3