We use Diatomaceous Earth in our coops, but it's not what I'd call a disinfectant. It makes the environment undesirable for mites, so they don't get mites, except, SLM. Nothing really kills SLM as they get under the scales so are safe from things we use. They have to be smothered or killed...
Then I would get her at night when she's sleeping and wrap her in a towel, like a burrito, so she can't flap. Keep her head and butt end out so you can take care of her. Talk to her while you're doing this as she's going to be scared.
I'm not sure if it's vent gleet or just built up poop...
Yes. Their air sack is at the pointy end. You most likely will see movement but if not, they could be resting up or just too squished in there to move much.
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Planning ahead before coming home with chicks is the only way to go! Be sure to check out our Learning Center as there is a ton of helpful information there. We've got a Coop forum too in case you don't have one of those yet.
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The first one looks normal. The second one looks like a cecal poop they will have a few times a day, and those stink worse than their normal poo.
The third one I think may also be a cecal poop or could just be they ate something that caused it.
I had poop all over the place a few days...
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Wow, so are you a published author now or soon to be? That's neat you've got one about your rooster!
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Oh boy, that sounds exciting! Do you have any pictures of them? We'd love to see them!
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If there are any feathers in the way of the wound, you could cut them with a scissors or kitchen scissors.
Then I would clean the wound with a saline, or saline Betadine solution. You can make your own easy enough if you wish. I'll post how below. Use a soft rag to try to get the dried...