Is this pasty butt? Two week old chick

scarlethand

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Feb 26, 2021
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This is my first time with chicks and I got them from a breeder in a nearby town. Is this what they call pasty butt? Or the belly button area? The chick is active and seems fine it is a little silkie two weeks old.
 

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Yes, that is pasty butt. You can use a warm wet paper towel to gently remove it. :)
 
I do not know exactly but I dont believe it is too hot for him he isnt panting or chirping loudly. He is not sitting under the light all the time either. Very active. I have not seen any pasty butt since I removed the stuff from the above photo. Thanks everyone!
 
It appears to be, you must clean area a few times a day with warm water gently. chick should outgrow this , if you do not keep it clean and free of poop he may die due to the toxic waste not being able to be excreted.
 

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