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27/03/2026

👉 Pasty Butt in Chicks? Causes & Simple Natural Fix

What is Pasty Butt?

Pasty butt is when droppings stick and dry around a chick’s vent, blocking it. If not treated quickly, it can become life-threatening.

Common Causes

* Stress from transport (especially day-old chicks)
* Temperature issues (too cold or too hot brooder)
* Dehydration
* Poor-quality feed
* Digestive imbalance

Natural Treatment (Safe & Effective)

1. Warm Water Cleaning

* Gently soak the chick’s back end in
* lukewarm water
* Carefully loosen and remove the dried p**p
* Do NOT pull hard to avoid injury

2. Dry Properly

* Pat dry with a soft cloth
* Keep the chick warm to prevent chilling

3. Apply Natural Oil

* Rub a tiny amount of:

* Coconut oil OR
* Olive oil
* Helps prevent droppings from sticking again

4. Boost Hydration

* Add glucose or sugar to drinking water (quick energy boost)

5. Add Natural Gut Support

* Small amount of:

* Garlic water
* Apple cider vinegar (very little, properly diluted)

Prevention Tips

* Maintain correct brooder temperature
* Always provide clean water
* Use quality starter feed
* Avoid overcrowding
* Check chicks daily (especially first 7 days)

When to Worry

* Chick stops eating
* Weak or inactive
* Vent completely blocked

16/03/2026

Fowl Pox: Symptoms and Organic Treatment Options

Fowl pox is a common viral disease in chickens, usually spread by mosquitoes or direct contact with infected birds. It can affect both young and adult chickens, and if not managed early, it can slow growth and reduce egg production.

Common Symptoms of Fowl Pox

1. Scabby sores on the comb and wattles
Dark brown or black scabs appear on the comb, face, eyelids, or wattles.

2. Lesions around the eyes and beak**
Swelling or crusts may make it hard for chickens to see or eat.

3. White patches in the mouth or throat (wet pox)
In severe cases, white or yellow patches can appear inside the mouth and throat, causing breathing or swallowing difficulty.

4. Loss of appetite
Chickens may eat less and become weak.

5. Drop in egg production
Layers may stop laying eggs temporarily.

6. Slow growth in young birds
Chicks may become weak and grow slowly.

Organic Treatment Options

1. Garlic Water (for drinking)
Use this for the whole flock.

Crush 3–4 garlic cloves in 1 liter of water.

Give it as drinking water once daily for 3–5 days.

2. Turmeric + Oil (for the sores)

Mix turmeric powder with a little coconut oil or palm oil.

Apply once daily on the scabs to help dry them and prevent infection.

3. Neem Leaf Water (optional)
If you have neem leaves, you can give instead of garlic water.

Boil the leaves, cool it, and give as drinking water for 3–5 days.

Most chickens with dry fowl pox recover in 2–4 weeks.

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