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Poultry and Pets => The Hen House => Topic started by: bantam novice on May 08, 2011, 16:28

Title: chick with mucky bottom
Post by: bantam novice on May 08, 2011, 16:28

Well my two chicks seem to be dong fine with mother Bianca.  Yesterday I was watching and noticed that the littlest chick had some dried pooh on its bottom. 

This afternoon when I was watching again it seemed to be straining a couple of times but I saw no pooh coming out.  I got some warm water and a kitchen towell and, much to its annoyance, I dabbed at its backside gently to clean the pooh off. 

I hope I did the right thing.  Do chicks often get mucky bottoms while they are learning?  This one is only 10 days old.

Title: Re: chick with mucky bottom
Post by: joyfull on May 08, 2011, 16:42

the chick probably has pasty bum and it needs removing asap, try getting it off with your fingers or if that fails with a damp cloth.

Title: Re: chick with mucky bottom
Post by: bantam novice on May 08, 2011, 18:05

Thanks Joy,
I used a damp kitchen towell again and although there is still a little staining the vent area seems to be clear!  :)