How to raise Backyard Chickens: Re: [CHICKENS-101] Chicks 101

It is a problem called Pasty Butt and can cause them to actually die if the droppings aren't removed from their vent! I use a warm cloth or paper towel and softly remove it. It can be hard so you will have to be persistant. If it is too stuck use little finger nail sissors and gently trim it off. I hope this helps. I put rolled steamed crimped oats in their chick starter and it fixes it from happening again. You can use oatmeal if you have it. It happens to Younger chicks and I think three weeks is about as old as I have seen it happen! Happy Day!

Best Regards Melissa Rose in South Texas

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From: drooney57

Date: 4/22/2013 3:14:52 PM

To: CHICKENS-101@yahoogroups.com

Subject: [CHICKENS-101] Chicks 101

OK, so I bought 6 Rhode Island Red chicks about 2 weeks ago, I have them in their own personal apartment with food and water. They are very messy, just like little kids :) but a couple of them had kinda large 'things' attached to their backside, it looked mostly like dried poo, I held them gently and ran warm water over it until it softened enough to remove.

So.

Is this 'normal'?

I checked all the rest and they are fine.

If this is normal, should I check the big girls? they are about 14 weeks old.

Thanks :)

~Dr.Doug

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