Pasty Bum

[LyleVertigo]

None of mine ever had pasty butt, but a couple of times poop did stick to their fluff near the vent. I just take them to the bathroom sink and rub the area with a warm wet q-tip until it comes loose, then comb the fluff with a spare little electric razor brush then dry with a small air blower to fluff it back up.

Similar, has anyone had issues with pasty toes? That's the most of what I deal with. I think it's the mash feed mixing with their feces to form like a hard cement when it dries. It's not so bad now that I use less of the mash and more of the crumbles.

 

[vtelfer]

In another week or so they may start flying out of your little brooder.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Anyway, I'm off to bed, it's 11 pm here. I'll check in with y'all tomorrow. Good night!

 

[vtelfer]

Yep they will!
Am in process of building a more caged indoor coop for them until they 10weeks old. Thansk again!

 

[vtelfer]

Anyway, I'm off to bed, it's 11 pm here. I'll check in with y'all tomorrow. Good night!

Night, thanks again!
In Australia, south coast of NSW.

 

[vtelfer]

None of mine ever had pasty butt, but a couple of times poop did stick to their fluff near the vent. I just take them to the bathroom sink and rub the area with a warm wet q-tip until it comes loose, then comb the fluff with a spare little electric razor brush then dry with a small air blower to fluff it back up.

Similar, has anyone had issues with pasty toes? That's the most of what I deal with. I think it's the mash feed mixing with their feces to form like a hard cement when it dries. It's not so bad now that I use less of the mash and more of the crumbles.

 

[vtelfer]

None of mine ever had pasty butt, but a couple of times poop did stick to their fluff near the vent. I just take them to the bathroom sink and rub the area with a warm wet q-tip until it comes loose, then comb the fluff with a spare little electric razor brush then dry with a small air blower to fluff it back up.

Similar, has anyone had issues with pasty toes? That's the most of what I deal with. I think it's the mash feed mixing with their feces to form like a hard cement when it dries. It's not so bad now that I use less of the mash and more of the crumbles.

Hey Lyle, Thanks so much for the tips! Really appreciate it! No pasty toes yet - Im using Pine bedding pellets - they are compressed pellets that kind of turn into saw dust if they get wet. Im just getting extra poop off wing feathers & backs, where chicks have brushed or huddled against pasty ones. will keep an eye on their toes though! Thanks a mill for the advise!