new chicks seem to be pooping on eachother... can I

[Wendy'sChicksRock]

wash them off or will they get to cold? they huddle up sometimes and nap and thats when the get it on eachother. Most of the time they are spread out all over .. soo cute. so , can I was the little dears?

 

[N&MSchroeder]

I wouldn't wash them. Wipe it off with a paper towel or wait until it dries and then gently pick it off with your fingernail. You don't want your babies to get chilled.

 

[nanawendy]

I had to get poop off a few last night. I used as little warm water as possible, and just worked it out. They will get under the light to warm up. Just use as little water as possible.

 

[Wendy'sChicksRock]

can i use tiny little snippers to snip off a dried bit right by the vent? poor little meaty has a poopy butt

 

[nanawendy]

I wouldn't myself... I'd be afraid of hurting the chick. Pulling it with your nails and maybe crushing or crumbling the poop with your nails will help to break it down