New Chick – photo by Nikol Lohr

Continuing on our springtime chicks’ ailment series, this week we discuss the common issue of “Pasty Butt.”  The condition “Pasty Butt” occurs when feces get stuck and harden around the chick’s down surrounding the bird’s vent.  The hardened feces can literally “paste” over the chick’s vent and block the excretion of feces.  If not removed, this condition will kill the affected chick and rather quickly. Continue reading →