Pasted up - WAY up. 2 day old chick

[KristyMN]

HELP! I am new to chicks and my two day old Australorp is really pasted up. I've been soaking, tried hydrogen peroxide, running water, olive oil. This little chick is stressed and she still has poop stuck in her vent. What else can I do? Her vent is red and she is obviously chirping in pain.

Any other tricks, or do I just need to keep on with the soaking? I feel like that has been my entire morning.

Thanks for any help you can offer.

 

[JerseyGiantfolk]

In the future and now- start mixing up some fine sand in the food or put it in a pan next to the food. It prevents pasty butts.

I put a warm wet wash-cloth on the pasty and make it moist. Then try to rub the poop off.

I hope other ideas come in too.

 

[Texasmja]

I put a dab of dawn dish soap on the poop to help break it up. Be super gentle with her.

 

[KristyMN]

Thank you. I think I finally got it - after I posted - figures! I will go get some fine grit - thanks for the tip!