UGH! Brooder temps and poopy butt issues, I'm going nuts!!

[SilkieChickenLover336]

iahve 4 silkie chicks and this doesnt happen!

 

[MydearWatson]

I moved the light while they were busy eating. I got the temp down to 87ish. They seem to be doing ok. They sleep in a furry lump but no screaming anymore. I hope this works!

Thank you everyone for your comments and encouragement!

 

[howfunkyisurchicken]

 

[Missoula Chicken Lady]

I found that when I had the most issues with pasty butt was when I was using the wrong feed...are you using a specially formulated chick feed? Regardless, warm to hot water, soap, and an old toothbrush do wonders for a gentle butt cleaning.

 

[MydearWatson]

Thanks for the toothbrush idea!

I'm using Manna pro medicated chick feed. Their breeder used a different type and it was much more fine. I now ground up the Manna and they seem to eat it a lot easier. Just did a butt check of everyone, definitely better. question is how will they do overnight?