Week old chicks with Pasty Butt

[ChickNanny13]

Understandable. It's just my parents HATE having the light on, so alot of times I have no option but to keep it off majority of the time.
They have been peeping loudly constantly and are quiet with the lamp on, yet I have to keep it off unless it's morning. The lamp is high enough so it's not too hot as well.

The chicks are chirpping cause they are cold, need the heat lamp on constant at least until they're at least 6wks old. I understand Florida is warm but these are "babies", explain this to your parents. I live in Hawaii and use a heat source ... Read up on the MHP (heating pad) posted by Blooie, maybe your parents would allow that?

Getting the Save A Chick isn't going to solve your problem, the weaker chick doesn't sound like it's in good condition, it needs the warmth most. Good luck

Maybe let your parents read what we've recommended.

 

['Murican chicken-er]

My 4-day-old chicks had 2 develop "pasty butt". Used warm water (only illustration I can relay is about as warm as fresh urine) and a light touch of a Q-tip and both cleaned up perfectly after a 30-40 second soaking. The second chick actually fell asleep during the soak. The one most lethargic perked up dramatically, took a most healthy poop, and began feasting on the chick food and drinking like a sailor. Have not had another occurrence.

 

[Leo.76]

Thanks guys for the tips!!
The chick that seemed worse of the two is now doing better and running around the brooder with its siblings.
Both chicks are doing better, with the daily cleaning of their vents with warm water. I think the pasty butt is clearing up. Not as much poop on them anymore.