Sap on Baby Chick Beak

[VictoriaA]

Our chicks are about one week old. Just a bit ago I went in to check on them and found one had sap on her beak. I gently cleaned most of it off with a damp napkin and my fingers - and found the source of the sap and cleaned that up as well. Her beak is still a little sticky. Does anyone know how I can get the rest of it off? I'm afraid of hurting her, especially because she's already a bit agitated because of it.

Thanks.

 

[purpletree23]

Try a q-tip and a drop of vegetable oil. Use the q-tip for a bit of friction. The oil should dissolve the sap. Let us know how it turns out.

 

[VictoriaA]

That worked wonderfully. Thank you!

 

[purpletree23]

I'm so glad!

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