I have a 3 day old chick with pasty butt. She has been weak since she hatched, and the stress of constant cleaning and straining to poop is starting to take a toll. She is definitely more lethargic tonight than she was this morning.
What are the best supportive care measures I can take?
I am already:
Washing her butt under a gentle trickle of warm water
Pat dry with paper towel
Warm her up with hair dryer on warm heat & lo air settings for a minute or so
A few drops of diluted NutriDrench + electrolytes for some nutrition
I am planning to make a separate brooder nursery for her tomorrow.
I am open to all suggestions: Better ways to clean her, better feed, what can I do to improve my care?
What are the best supportive care measures I can take?
I am already:
Washing her butt under a gentle trickle of warm water
Pat dry with paper towel
Warm her up with hair dryer on warm heat & lo air settings for a minute or so
A few drops of diluted NutriDrench + electrolytes for some nutrition
I am planning to make a separate brooder nursery for her tomorrow.
I am open to all suggestions: Better ways to clean her, better feed, what can I do to improve my care?