Pasty Butts wont go away!

[kyeschicks]

I've been cleaning my chicks since they got here (April 9) and the next day they get pasty butt again! This wasn't a problem with the other batches of chicks (well I did have pasty butts, but once I cleaned them they wouldn't never get pasty butts again) What should I do? I've been cleaning them so much that I've noticed one of my chicks got really stressed

 

[ADozenGirlz]

I don't know the answer to your question b/c I've never dealt w/ pasty butts, however, I do know that it has been addressed many time on this forum, so perhaps a search of "pasty butt" would be helpful to you. Good luck!

 

[Tala]

I personally feed my chicks GRIT (or sand) and rarely ever get a pasty butt.

Some people swear by mixing some cornmeal into their starter feed, not sure how it helps but you might try and see

 

[ADozenGirlz]

Try this thread for lots of ideas and suggestions:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=6419

 

[kyeschicks]

The problem is not how to clean them, the problem is why do they always get pasty butts

I'm tired of cleaning them

but thanks for the info

I REALLY appreciate it

 

[Eastins Eggs]

Try raising the temp in the brooder by 5 to 10 degrees. I have found that your better to be a little on the high side temp wise.

 

[LindsayB]

get a q-tip and rub alittle olive oil on their vent and the surrounding feathers. it will help with the sticking. worked great with my rir chick.

 

[Tala]

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That's funny, I raise my chicks a little on the low side of temps and I never have many pasty butts.

 

[KKatknap]

I actually heard that too-high temps can cause this. Although mine was spot on, and I had a few that had a devil of a time with it this time around.

I put a little chick grit in for free choice picking, and I put Organic Apple Cider Vinegar in their water (1 T/gal). I also used a little olive oil after their cleaning.

It did end up working. Or they outgrew it.

 

[kyeschicks]

I cleaned their butts again (about 5-7 chicks had pasty butts out of 19 chicks) and I applied vasseline around the vent area like Miss Prissy said

Lets see if that works

if not I'll try the olive oil