pasty butt chick not doing well

[skillswife]

We got our shipment from MM yesterday and everyone seemed to be doing fine. This afternoon though I noticed we had a buff cochin with massive pasty butt. I used a warm papertowl and carefully cleaned as much as I could but it was really bad. Now the chick seems to be uncomfortable, almost like she is straining or something, standing up straight. I have medicated feed, removed sugar water, grit added this afternoon, shaving added this afternoon, not too crowded. Any other suggestions? TIA

 

[sunny & the 5 egg layers]

If they still have pasty butt and you cant get the poop off with a paper towel try dipping their rears in a little bit of warm water. Just be extremely careful because chicks will drown! I even tryed using a Q-tip. I dipped it in a little warm water. It worked good. Just remember to be gentle. Also this pasty butt doesnt last forever so dont worry. It should only last for their first week.

 

[sunny & the 5 egg layers]

How is your chick doing today? Any better?

 

[schellie69]

After you have the whole area cleaned put on a little olive oil or Vaseline to help stuff not stick how is the little chick doing this morning?