Whose job? Mine or the hen???

[poupoule]

Hi there,

My silkie hen has been sitting on 5 eggs and 2 hatched into very cute chicks. Now the older one (5 days old) has a dirty bottom. I know it is important for them to have a clean one, so their vent doesn't get blocked, but.... will the hen take care of this? Or would I have to do it? Any suggestions?

 

[Freckle Face Farm]

You will have to do it. Some times you have to trim around the butt on a silkie chick so it doesnt get pasty butt.. Aleast some of mine need it they are so fluffy.