Two day old chick dirty butt area

[Emma 1982]

Another question to you all.
I have a two day old chick that, when hatched, has a pea size yolk externally. His vent is clear but his poop and or yolk gets all over his behind, is that normal? I have bathed it a couple of hours ago, and this is an attached pic now. Can anyone advise me?

 

[Kiki]

This is called poopy butt.
Keep this area clean with warm water.
Don't pull it off.
Placing a little vaseline on it should help too.

Double check the temp in your brooder...make sure it's not too hot.

 

[Emma 1982]

Thank you for your reply. I will purchase some vaseline in the morning. Shall i clean once a day or more frequently? So there is nothing actually wrong with it.
I honestly never realised how many things could go wrong with chicks, this is my first time hatching and only one egg out of four has been stress free!

 

[Emma 1982]

I am using a heat plate, i have adjusted the lets so as the front is slightly higher and they can then choose that perfect comfort spot

 

[Kiki]

It's very important to keep it clean.
It can block the chick from being able to poop.
As a dash of AVC in their water, it should clear it right up.
(apple cider vinegar with the mother in it)

 

[Emma 1982]

Im totally having a blonde moment. Apple cider vinegar with the mother in it?

 

[Kiki]

Yes...exactly that.
You can buy it at the grocery store.
http://www.gnc.com/hot-now-products...e=&network=g&gclid=CNLa6sqs8NQCFVW2wAodW_sH9w

 

[Kiki]

http://www.pipingrock.com/apple-cid...5?prd=D0000J&gclid=CIbS9uGs8NQCFQyJaQodmCIK6g
any brand.

 

[Emma 1982]

Ive just google it. I will get some in the morning too. May i ask one more question as im stressing over a chick that hatched four hours ago

 

[Kiki]

Sure!
Ask away.