to clean or not?

[Momma_mia]

It seems my chicks have pasty butt. One of them has a dirty bum, but I can still see the poo coming out easily. Does this need to be cleaned? I don't want to over do things - handling makes them scared. What is better in this case. Leaving be or washing the bum?

 

[Ms.FuzzyButts]

Go ahead and clean it off. Because if it continues to build up, then there will be a problem. And handling them is what eventually makes them not so scared of you.

 

[kathyinmo]

Yes, it needs to be cleaned off. If it covers the vent (like a paste) it will not be able to poop, and will die.

 

[Gonzo]

I would with a warm wash cloth, just to be on the safe side. Try adding a little bit of Apple cider vinager to their water, that will prevent any more pasty butts. Good Luck!

 

[kelseygirl707]

If it looks as though it would block them from pooping, you should clean it. And handling them is a good thing. I thought my baby hated me because she would freak every time I picked her up, but when she got older she loved being held by me, and even saw me as her protector when something scared her.