How do you treat pasty butt in your chicks?

- Offer fresh water at all times

- Ensure feeders are clean and free from moldy feed

- Keep bedding dry

- Ensure chicks are getting enough electrolytes and vitamins

Signs and Symptoms of Pasty-butt

- Pasty or sticky feces obstructing anus

- Wet feathers surrounding the vent

- Chicks sitting with their tails pointed upwards

Treatment for Mild Cases of Pasty-Butt

For mild cases, simply wipe clean the chick’s vent and surrounding areas gently using a soft, damp cloth or cotton bud dipped in warm water.

- Ensure all fecal material has been removed to avoid re-obstruction.

- Place the chick in a warm, dry environment.

- Offer the chick fresh water and a healthy diet.

Treatment for Severe Cases of Pasty-Butt

If the chick’s vent is completely blocked, more extensive treatment may be required.

- Gently hold the chick and lubricate the vent with petroleum jelly.

- Using tweezers or a toothpick, carefully remove the impacted feces from the vent. Be extremely gentle to avoid injuring the chick.

- Rinse the area with warm water and pat dry.

- Repeat this process as necessary until the vent is clear.

- Apply petroleum jelly to the vent and surrounding areas to prevent further blockage.

- Place the chick in a warm, dry environment and closely monitor its condition.

- Offer the chick fresh water and a healthy diet, ensuring it is eating and drinking normally.

Preventing Pasty-Butt

- Provide clean, fresh water at all times

- Ensure the chick’s diet is nutritionally balanced and appropriate for its age

- Keep the brooding area clean and dry, and regularly remove any wet or soiled bedding

- Avoid overcrowding chicks

- Monitor chicks regularly for any signs of pasty-butt and take prompt action if necesario.

- Avoid feeding medicated feed without consulting a veterinarian.