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[Turovskye]

Hello,
I got 8 chicks for my 2 yr dating anniversary. I grew up with them and never thought I would be getting some this soon. However, I'm very excited and eager to raise my new babies with my best friend and family. We have 6 orpingtons and 2 jersey giants. He just purchased 3 different type of Brahmas.
I want them for eggs and enjoyment, he decided to get the additional chicks for size.

They are now 3 weeks old and getting big fast.

Issue: I had a chick lay on another chick and somehow got crap on the back of this chick. I tried for 2 days on putting a warm towel on it and try to remove the clump of dry poo. Still it hasnt helped. Any other suggestions?
Thanks In Advance,

Erika

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to BYC!
We are glad you joined our flock!
Soak it in warm, not too hot or cold water, for a while and rub it off.
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[drumstick diva]

Try some warm water and a little plain soap or dish detergent (Not anti-bacterial etc.)
Massage it over the dirty area and let it sit a bit. Then rinse - it should come out in the rinse. Be sure to keep the chick warm and wrapped in a towel till dry. Or use a hair
dryer set on low.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal community!

 

[sourland]

Hello, Erika, welcome to BYC. Sounds like the person you are dating is a keeper.

 

[FrankieDoodle]

Welcome to BYC!!!

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome to BYC!

 

[Rick M]

Hello and welcome to BYC

 

[feathermaid]

Glad you joined BackYard Chickens!!

You've come to the right place... lots of good information here.
Sharing some links to my favorite articles...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...healthier-options-to-heat-your-brooder.72482/

https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...-there-and-cut-more-holes-in-your-coop.47774/

 

[N F C]

Hi, make yourself at home here and thanks for joining us!