Severe pasty butt

[Poodlemum]

I have been stressing over a poorly looking chick since getting our silkies Saturday and went back to TSC to get her today. So many severe pasty butts in the bantam bin I grabbed one of the employees and she was so upset. It’s usually her job to care for them and she just got back from some time off (the employee I was talking with Saturday said his “chick whisperer” was out for a few days). I grabbed every one with pasty butt and she clearanced them out. They stank soooooo bad! So far we’ve gently washed each bum and added coconut oil. Given nutridrench and the water is with a probiotic packet, electrolytes, etc. What else am I missing???

 

[Poodlemum]

The worst one is having trouble staying upright, she’s really bad off. I’ve tucked her in ang she’s finally calming down a bit. Worried she’ll be hurt if I put her under the lamp. What’s best for her???

 

[Poodlemum]

Does this specific pose mean anything?

 

[Chicken poppy]

Get a soft cloth and clean the butt in circular motions careful not to pull, with warm NOT HOT water. dont be aggressive and be very gentle, continue until it seems to soften, gently break up bits and again, dont pull or tug, or it could rip the skin.

 

[Chicken poppy]

Also, so sad to hear about the chicks, they seem to not be cared for well enough by various companys which is SO sad.

there is still hope for them you did the right thing

 

[samanthaoverton]

Oh my gosh

I have been stressing over a poorly looking chick since getting our silkies Saturday and went back to TSC to get her today. So many severe pasty butts in the bantam bin I grabbed one of the employees and she was so upset. It’s usually her job to care for them and she just got back from some time off (the employee I was talking with Saturday said his “chick whisperer” was out for a few days). I grabbed every one with pasty butt and she clearanced them out. They stank soooooo bad! So far we’ve gently washed each bum and added coconut oil. Given nutridrench and the water is with a probiotic packet, electrolytes, etc. What else am I missing???


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My gosh! That's awful.

 

[littlecoopnextdoor]

wow. I would file a complaint. this is very cruel and could easily result in the chicks dying on their watch. I know many don't value chickens but this is just not cool at all and disrespects those little lives.

 

[Poodlemum]

They’re being written up and I did place a formal complaint. You can’t expect a single person to be the only competent carer when there’s going to be chicks most of the year (I got some from the last order in October)

Good news though! For now, they are fluffed back up for the most part (oily lol), interacting well, and not screaming or comatose… Eating ravenously and flitting about then pen like little butterflies. Such funny little creatures!!!

 

[Iluveggers]

Thank you for taking them! I always over-oil pasty butt as eventually the poo just slides off, and the oil will fluff!

 

[JustBabyMargo]

@TheOddOneOut ?