Awww congratulations, that’s exciting!
Completely understand, everything is a learning curve no matter how much you “master” it or how much you think you know about it. I, myself, have gone through TSC and 3 other breeders. My last breeder will be the one i’m sticking with!
Hmm, it could be due to stress due to the breeder…. considering he had other chicks with pasty butt. It’s normal for chicks to sometimes i have it as their systems are brand new.
I had one chick that died on me too, only a couple days old. So I know your heartbreak💔.
I think your heat is...
From my knowledge you can’t really treat pasty butt except wash with warm water when you notice it.
I might’ve missed it, what do you feed them?
https://www.purinamills.com/chicken-feed/education/detail/pasty-butt-sick-baby-chick-symptoms-and-care