Pasty butt

[NorthwoodsChick]

if your brooder is big enough elevate the fount waterer on a platform. I have seen some place the water on a framed wire rack to let shavings, poo go through. put a puppy pad under the wire to catch water when (if) they spill it.

 

[AGeese]

Get some probiotics if you haven't already it will help with digestion. They have to be mixed fresh daily and removed at the end of the day, but I always change out the water if I see it getting dirty, otherwise usually twice a day.

 

[MelankaT]

Get some probiotics if you haven't already it will help with digestion. They have to be mixed fresh daily and removed at the end of the day, but I always change out the water if I see it getting dirty, otherwise usually twice a day.

Just got them some yesterday! Thanks!

 

[MelankaT]

Update: the suggestions seemed to help and he is growing well! He is still obviously smaller than the hens, but he is no longer having issues and surprisingly the easiest of the chickens to handle.