Hey guys so I had a chicken hatch out 3 ducklings two days ago. They are all acting fine, eating and drinking, and following momma around.
However I notice one of the ducklings has its bottom wet. Investigating further it seems like his vent is sticking out and every time he poops the area gets wet.
I don't know if he has pooped since he is with the chicken. It doesn't look like pasty butt to me since there is still a hole through which I assume he is able to poop. Will this heal up on its own? It was my first time hatching eggs with a chicken so I've had a few bumps to say the least. He's very energetic and I'd hate to lose him if it's something I can treat.
Thanks!
However I notice one of the ducklings has its bottom wet. Investigating further it seems like his vent is sticking out and every time he poops the area gets wet.
I don't know if he has pooped since he is with the chicken. It doesn't look like pasty butt to me since there is still a hole through which I assume he is able to poop. Will this heal up on its own? It was my first time hatching eggs with a chicken so I've had a few bumps to say the least. He's very energetic and I'd hate to lose him if it's something I can treat.
Thanks!