Tiny bit of poop on my smallest gal

[littlecoopnextdoor]

Hi! I have three chicks that are a few days old and happy and eating, drinking and sleeping well. The smallest of them is a Speckled Sussex and she seems to have bit of poop building up under her vent. It's not on the vent (I've been checking) so it's not blocking, but I wonder if I should be concerned? The others have clean bums. She has slightly softer poops than the others. They're on chick crumbles and I have given them a tiny amount of cooked egg yolk yesterday (pinky nail size for the tree of them) and they have a little bit of sand in there for grit if they need. I used a warm cloth to try and rub off some of the poop this morning but it's quite stuck on there! Any advice is great. thanks!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Give her bum is little soak to help loosen the poop and wipe it away.



Photo of bum and poop may be helpful.

 

[SandyRiverChick]

When its not blocking the vent you can leave it and keep a close eye on the area because it can eventually build up and block the vent if your heat is to high. Think about turning down the heat. You can try a little vaseline if you're worried. I've never had to do this because I keep my brooder on the cold side but I've read alot of people saying that it works. I bet they are really cute

 

[littlecoopnextdoor]

When its not blocking the vent you can leave it and keep a close eye on the area because it can eventually build up and block the vent if your heat is to high. Think about turning down the heat. You can try a little vaseline if you're worried. I've never had to do this because I keep my brooder on the cold side but I've read alot of people saying that it works. I bet they are really cute

they are using a brooding plate with plenty of room to get in and out, so I don't think it is too hot? it's a fair distance from the bedding. She does spend the most time in there of all of them tho! I think because she's the smallest. Maybe she runs hot? I'll keep an eye on the poop. Thanks so much