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Dealing With The Pasty Butt Problem In Chicks

When fecal matter hardens, it can cause a blockage to a chick’s gastrointestinal system called pasty butt that, if left uncleaned, can cause the chick to die.

Chick in Distress

Courtesy Rachel Hurd Anger One of the two Buff Orpingtons I’m raising to pullets for a friend is the runt of the flock. Upon opening the shipping box, the day-old chick was visibly in distress. As the others moved freely and excitedly, this Buff sort of leaned against the wall of the box. My kids […]