Ktb Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Hope someone can help as I am new to keeping chickens and just to start the hard way, hatched the chick from eggs. We have 3 chick from 6 eggs, two hens and 1 cockrel but who hatched last Friday. They have been in the brooder for a week now, but the chick mash they are eating now appears not to be substantial enough for them. Although very happy, the hens in particular, have their bowel movements stuck to their rear and I feel it is time they have some more solid food. Could anyone help please. Regards Ktb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Welcome to the forum. It is important that you keep their bottoms clean. They may end up with a condition calle d 'pasted vent' which is serious. Give them a gentle clean with warm water as often as they need it. Chick crumbs should be more than adequate for them for several weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ktb Posted June 14, 2009 Author Share Posted June 14, 2009 Thank you for all your help, I now have chicks with clean bottoms, but it was not easy. Will have to do this everyday. Do the adults have this problem too? Regards Ktb (and amy thanks from Ruby Dizzie and Roman The Rock Chicks) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
