Runt duckling severely constipated.

[chickens really]

Provide some Chick Grit. You can add a little margarine to feed or greens in the diet.

 

[chickens really]

He seems to be doing a touch better this morning. His belly is still hard but not as hard as it was. So I am going to keep him on soupy mash today and wash his butt every 30-60 mins.
What is ACV?

Don't wash It's butt too much without applying Vaseline afterwards

 

[Miss Lydia]

ACV is Apple cider vinegar if you use it make sure it has the mother in it And use something like neosporin or triple antibiotic since Vaseline can hold in bacteria since it’s petroleum based.

 

[Edranne]

Don't wash It's butt too much without applying Vaseline afterwards

Thank you for the heads up on the Vaseline. I will put it next to his stuff.
This is what I have been feeding them.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Stay on soupy mash for now!

 

[Miss Lydia]

Good feed too!

 

[Edranne]

ACV is Apple cider vinegar if you use it make sure it has the mother in it And use something like neosporin or triple antibiotic since Vaseline can hold in bacteria since it’s petroleum based.

I do not have the mother to him. I have triple antibiotic and will smear a small amount on his little butt hole. Should I not wash him that often?

 

[Miss Lydia]

No you don’t have to wash just use a damp tissue and wet it with warm water and wipe him off is he having the runs is that why you have been washing him? What I mean by the vinegar don’t use pasteurized get the one like Braggs makes or generic of the same.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Does he have pasty butt that is when their bottom is crusted over with poop and they can’t poop any more that’s when they need to have their bottoms cleaned often.

 

[chickens really]

Thank you for the heads up on the Vaseline. I will put it next to his stuff.
This is what I have been feeding them.View attachment 1763121

That feed should be good. Just like babies you don't want the butt to get sore and red from wiping.