Baby chicks and rectal blockage..

[rael]

I need help. I have some chicks and they appear
to have a blockage problem.. I've cleaned them up
as best I can. Any advice..?

 

[cookinmom]

It's a common thing known as pasty butt. Keep 'em cleaned up and they'll be fine. They seem to get done with that pretty quick, at least mine did, but I'm only on my first batch of babies.

 

[justusnak]

rael.....just make sure you CAREFULLY clean thier little bums....warm water....soft wet cloth works great! I went to the feed store the other day, and there was a little baby in the trough with about 40 others. I noticed it was very tiny, and just laying there. It had "pasty butt" So I just picked it up, and cleaned it. After watching it a few min, it seemed ALOT happier! Good luck with your new babies..and most of all...ENJOY!!