Pasty Butt Help?

[cluckkatie]

Hi all,

I got my first ever chicks and one of them has pasty butt. I read on how to move the poop to open the vent again, but it seems when I gently rub with a towel it only temporarily solves the problem.. until she poops again, clogging herself up. How do I get rid of all this excess poo once and for all? I want to get rid of all the ooo on her butt, not just temporarily open the vent... but I also don’t want to rub to harshly, tearing any skin... Any other methods than a warm towel?

FYI my chicks are approx 1.5 weeks old.

Thanks

Katie

 

[CutieChicken]

If I under correctly, there is dried poo stuck under its tail that’s difficult to remove, right? I had the same problem with one of my chicks. I dunked it’s booty in a cup of warm water to loosen up the poo. Then I gently got my fingernail between the poo and skin and kind of pushed or pinched it up. If it didn’t come easily, I didn’t pull. I did this everyday until it all came off. It took a few tries. The chickie is fine now and is a very pretty Japanese bantam. I’m sure lots of other people have good advice for you too.

 

[rjohns39]

@KikisGirls is better at this than I am... but a little Epsom salt in warm water and a bit of a soak before wiping with a wet towel should loosen things up for you.

 

[FeatherstoneFrm]

I did the Epsom salt soak then added ACV to their water and didn't have any more problems

 

[Northern.Ontario]

Warm water with plenty of Epsom salt dissolved. Long soak. Then start to rub it off with a soft cloth. Can apply vaseline to the vent area. Add 2-3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to their water.

 

[chickens really]

Put Vaseline on its butt.. No need for ACV...

 

[cluckkatie]

Thanks everyone the warm bath seemed to do the trick. I gently rubbed it away and then snipped off the poo with some small scissors. It might’ve gotten a feather or two, but this girl is poo-free! For additional precautionaries I put some almond oil on her vent (I heard this prevents poop from sticking)