Pasty butt?

[Aunt Angus]

Blooie has a thread about MHP = heating pad ... I converted to it after using a 40 - 60 watt light bulb in a clamp, so much easier and the chicks do alot better in my opinion.

I did this based on her thread, too. Made all the difference! I had a BO with pasty butt. It cleared up after going to the MHP. I think the natural day-to-night cycle is better for them. They get to sleep and "reset" their cycles.

 

[getaclue]

It looks more like a prolapse, or possible umbilical infection to me. The vent is protruding some, and there is a little blood. When you clean it, is the protruding part hard, like dried pooh is inside the vent area? In any case, I would clean the area gently with lukewarm water, and a paper towel, or clean rag, then apply some mineral oil, or vaseline to the vent area.

 

[ChickNanny13]

I did this based on her thread, too. Made all the difference! I had a BO with pasty butt. It cleared up after going to the MHP. I think the natural day-to-night cycle is better for them. They get to sleep and "reset" their cycles.

I've also learned using the MHP the chicks are calmer, less skittish and quiet They go to sleep and wake up at daylight, love it especially when they're in the house no more constant peeping/chirping all night long

 

[Aunt Angus]

It looks more like a prolapse, or possible umbilical infection to me. The vent is protruding some, and there is a little blood. When you clean it, is the protruding part hard, like dried pooh is inside the vent area? In any case, I would clean the area gently with lukewarm water, and a paper towel, or clean rag, then apply some mineral oil, or vaseline to the vent area.

I had a chick with prolapse. Keeping the extruding tissue moist was essential. I eventually had to push the prolapse back in *very* gently using a gloved finger and vaseline. Eventually, the tissue healed and he was left with a protrusion that eventually corrected itself.

But I don't know that your chick's afflicted with a prolapse. It might be an umbilical infection. Either way, you can clean it up and keep the tissue from getting necrotic.

 

[Thesweetbirdsflock]

Make sure the chicks have shade and warmth areas

 

[starri33]

Here is the brooder. I am using a heat bulb and clamp lamp. I can’t say I’ve noticed if the chick is or is not drinking water.

That looks like the brooder I am using for mine, where did you get your chicks from? are they a hatch from your others or did you get them from a place like Tractor Supply? I've bought some from them and had pastie butt on 5 out of 8. I am guessing the stress of the shipping. Took me 4 days of washing their little butts for them to get past it. Warm water, soak a little bit to soften the poo, then remove it and cuddle them in a towel while they dry.

 

[Alexisnoelle16]

That looks like the brooder I am using for mine, where did you get your chicks from? are they a hatch from your others or did you get them from a place like Tractor Supply? I've bought some from them and had pastie butt on 5 out of 8. I am guessing the stress of the shipping. Took me 4 days of washing their little butts for them to get past it. Warm water, soak a little bit to soften the poo, then remove it and cuddle them in a towel while they dry.

I got my chicks from rural king. The chick seems to be doing better this morning but i am really thinking it’s prolapse. The vent is still protruding but no blood as of right now

 

[getaclue]

Since it's still protruding, you might want to rub some Preparation H on it. That will help shrink the tissue. In a couple days, you may want to GENTLY, push the prolapse back in.

 

[Aunt Angus]

Since it's still protruding, you might want to rub some Preparation H on it. That will help shrink the tissue. In a couple days, you may want to GENTLY, push the prolapse back in.

This was what I did, but I used witch hazel (I had some on hand, but I would def go with Prep H were I faced with that issue again). I ended up having to sit with the chick in my lap and hold the prolapse in for quite a while before it stayed in. He didn't much care for being violated, but he calmed down after a bit. Once I knew it was staying in, I put him to bed. The prolapsed tissue never came out, but his rectum protruded for a few weeks and corrected on it's own. I just checked it frequently. Here's a pic of the protrusion. You can see that all of the red exposed tissue was gone. He was prone to pasty butt after that, and I had to clean him off daily.

But he's fine now, as you can see. Love this little guy, and I'm glad I didn't give up on him. It was suggested at first by a few that I just "cull" him. If it had gotten necrotic, I probably would've had to, but the treatment worked!

 

[starri33]

I got my chicks from rural king. The chick seems to be doing better this morning but i am really thinking it’s prolapse. The vent is still protruding but no blood as of right now

Rural King isn't much different than Tractor Supply.. hopefully it's just a case of stress caused by shipping and not the prolapse.