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¶Is a fairly common, but potentially life-threatening, condition that occurs when the vent of a baby chick gets clogged with dried f***s.
¶If not treated quickly, it can be fatal because the baby chick is unable to eliminate its p**p.
¶If you are just starting out with your first baby chicks, then you should be aware of this condition.
¶Is common in chicks but not in adult chickens.
¶It is also called , or .
¶It is a situation whereby dry droppings seal off the vent of chicks so that they’re unable to pass out droppings.
¶This is a serious condition that needs immediate attention.
¶So it is very important that you always keep an eye out for signs pasted vent.
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¶ * * is the condition in which f***s gets stuck in the baby chick’s vent,
¶Dries up and literally stops up the chick so it can’t p**p.
¶The dried-up f***s acts like a cork.
¶Sadly, it can kill the chick fairly quickly if it's not treated quickly,
¶So knowing how to spot - and treat - pasty butt is a critical part of caring for baby chicks.
¶Checking for * * is important whenever you hatch chicks or purchase day old chicks.
¶ * * is generally caused by stress or uneven temperature changes.
¶Chicks that hatch under a mother hen rarely suffer from pasty butt.
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° ✅Lack of appetite
° ✅Lethargy (weakness)
° ✅Huddling near heat source
° ✅Fluffed up downs.
¶Pasting occurs only when the vent is sealed off.
¶It is usually unnecessary to clean this off.
¶However, if it is a thick mass of droppings, clean it off.
¶Chicks that are hatched in an incubator
¶Chicks that are shipped through the mail
¶But it’s good to get into the habit of checking all your baby chicks for * * religiously for the first few days of their life.
¶It's unlikely that they will get it after the first several days.

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¶Fortunately, * * is easy to treat.
¶ can be caused by anything that stresses the chicks or by anything that cause loose/watery droppings.
¶Cold and too high temperature can cause it.
¶Under high temperature, the birds drink more water and this result in loose droppings.
¶Worms, coccidiosis, illness, conditions that cause diarrhea etc can also cause pasting.
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¶Remove the dropping blocking the vent.
¶If it is soft, you can simply remove it with a stick.
¶If it is dry and hard, it would require soaking with warm water.
¶Rarely, the dry droppings will extend into the vent.
¶In this case, warm, food grade oil can help loosen the mass so that it can be passed.
¶After removing the past, ensure that you clean and thoroughly dry the chicks before returning her to the brooder, else she might get chilled and the problem will reoccur.
¶✅ Q-tip or cotton swab
¶✅ Small pair of scissors
¶✅ Vegetable or olive oil
¶✅ ESB3
¶Moisten a q-tip with some warm water, then gently remove the dried f***s and spread oil on the vent.
¶Once the vent is cleared, dab a bit of oil around the vent area to prevent further clogging.
¶For stubborn clumps, you can carefully snip away the down around the vent with the scissors, but be careful not to inadvertently cut the chick's skin.
¶Don't pull or yank the down out.
¶Continue to monitor the afflicted chick for the first few days to be sure the condition doesn't recur, and swab with a moistened Q-tip again if it does.
¶Since chicks are not able to regulate their body temperature and can quickly get chilled and die if they get wet, you don’t want to actually bathe the chick.
¶Just wet right around the vent area.
¶There are several things you can do to prevent * :
✅ add a bit of ground raw oats or cornmeal to the chick feed.
✅ add probiotic powder to the feed to balance gut bacteria and help prevent diarrhoea.
✅ don't unnecessarily stress your chicks with loud noises, pets or children.
✅ use a good quality incubator and keep the temperature constant.
✅ keep the brooder temperature constant using a heat lamp.
¶Avoid chilling or overheating by providing the correct brooder temperature for the chicken age.
¶Prevent disease and parasite infections by observing strict biosecurity measures, keep the brooder clean and dry.
¶The Navel a new chick for a pasted vent!
¶While the vent is beneath the tail, the navel is further down toward the legs/belly.
-> If you remove the scab over an open navel, the chick will likely die and miserably.
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¶The "WHITE" you see is often on these specific structures:
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¶The fleshy, bulbous bumps on the head and neck that change color based on mood.
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¶The fleshy appendage that hangs over the beak; it can also change color and length during displays.
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¶The flap of skin under the chin, which is most often red but can shift in hue.

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¶They can switch between , , and in seconds, with RED often indicating fear or submission, while white can show dominance.
¶Turkeys can rapidly change the skin color on their heads and necks to bright * , , or * depending on their mood, excitement, or aggression.
¶ *A TURKEY’s HEAD* is normally bright red due to blood vessels near the skin.

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¶Rarely, a wild turkey may display a "red phase" or erythristic color, featuring reddish hues in their feathers, though this is uncommon.
¶A RED HEAD on a turkey generally signifies intense emotion, such as fear, stress, or excitement.
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¶"TURKEY RED" is historically known as a vibrant red dye for cotton.
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¶When a turkey is excited, scared, or aggressive, the head can flush intensely red.

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®Why Turkeys Turn White....
¶The color changes are caused by blood vessels and collagen (connective tissue) under the skin:
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¶When a tom is strutting or showing off for females, blood flow changes, exposing more white collagen bands, which makes the head appear bright7 white.
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¶The head typically turns bright red when the bird is angry or feeling threatened.
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¶A blue or pale blue tint often indicates the turkey is calm or, in some cases, submissive or scared.

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¶A turkey's head can turn blue to indicate its emotional state, specifically when it is feeling calm, relaxed, or submissive.
¶Because of this ability to shift colors, turkeys are often referred to as "Nature's Mood Rings".
®Why their heads turn blue...
¶The skin on a turkey's head and neck contains dense arrays of blood vessels interspersed with bands of collagen.
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¶When a turkey is relaxed, blood flow to the head decreases.
¶This allows the collagen fibers to contract or become more exposed, which changes the way light scatters off the skin.
¶a process similar to why the sky appears blue.
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❖Dirty water or dirty troughs are the origin of eschelicia coli and salmonella that cause death, production decline, and losses
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❖This can lead to complications like visceral gout( caused by poorly excreted calcium.
❖This causes accumulation of Urates in the kidneys and deposition of urates around the viscera),
❖poor digestion( water availability helps to soften the food for better enzyme action.
❖Water as well helps in absorption and transport digested nutrients to where they are needed),
❖poor growth and poor production.
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❖This causes competition between the birds,
❖causing survival for the fittest so some birds will not eat and this will lead to a very bad uniformity and low weights.
❖Production peak will not be reached.
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❖in nests leading to dirty eggs , damages, and egg eating.
❖We should also ensure that we create enough darkness in the laying boxes to avoid incidences of cannibalism.
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❖the ammonia smell from the house can cause chocking,
❖pneumonia and other respiratory complications.
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❖Try as much as possible to produce antibiotics free food and keep your birds off medication.
❖Use of too much drugs creates resistance of the disease causing agent to chemical drugs.
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❖Always consult a vet or take your sick bird for a proper postmortem to examination to ANY VET laboratory.
❖Buy drugs from genuine suppliers and complete the treatment as prescribed by the veterinarian.
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❖or improperly adjusted so that feed is wasted.
❖At times you may think it's very less feed pouring but even if you are losing 5 g from every bird,
❖you will feel the effect when you have a big number of birds.
❖Use the right feeders, and right drinkers.
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❖to block airflow from the poultry building.
❖These block air entrance and attract birds and snakes that will scare and cause stress to the birds.
❖Any kind of stress causes decreased egg production.
❖Other causes of stress include
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°environmental changes like too much heat, rain, counting, transportation, etc.
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❖to build up enough to cause drop in production.
❖These are external parasites that feed on the chicken blood.
❖They cause stress, poor growth, poor production.
❖Use of ultravin dust and anti stressers will relieve birds from the effect of mites.
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❖caused by overcrowding,
❖lack of feed or water space and inadequate ventilation,
❖poor debeaking,
❖stressing factors,
❖delayed egg picking,
❖poor feed quality and
❖idleness.
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-To keep fertile eggs before incubating, store them for no more than 7-10 days in a clean, cool, stable environment at (10-15°C) and ~70-80% humidity, storing them with the large end up in an egg carton, and avoid washing them to preserve their natural protective coating.

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- Temperature: Keep eggs in a cool but not cold place, ideally between (10-15°C).
- A refrigerator is too cold and its humidity is too low.
- Humidity: Aim for a stable humidity of 70-80% to prevent the eggs from drying out.
- If the environment is dry, a small bowl of water or a damp sponge can help.

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-Orientation: -Store the eggs in an egg carton with the large end pointing upward to keep the air cell in the correct place.
-Duration: -Collect eggs within 5-7days (summer), 7-10days (winter) , as longer storage can significantly reduce the hatch rate.
-Cleanliness: -Do not wash eggs, as this removes a natural protective coating that keeps bacteria out.
-Only incubate clean eggs;

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-Temperature Equalization: -Before placing eggs into the incubator, let them sit at room temperature for 6-24 hours to prevent condensation from forming on the shells.
-Condensation can seep into the pores and introduce bacteria to the embryo.
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1. Ensure the room is dark or dimly lit.
2. Use a bright, focused light source (candling lamp or LED flashlight).
3. Hold the egg up to the light, rotating it slowly.
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- Veining: Fine, branching blood vessels indicating embryonic growth.
- Embryo: Darker spot or area, usually near the large end.
- Movement: Visible movement or twitching (after 15 days).
- Feather development: Small, dark spots or shadows (after 15 days).
- Air sac: Clear, empty space at the large end.
- Blood rings: Dark rings indicating embryo death.

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- Day 3-4: Veining visible
- Day 5-6: Embryo visible, veining more defined
- Day 7-10: Embryo growth, veining more prominent
- Day 11-14: Embryo size increases, veining more complex
- Day 15-17: Feather development, movement
- Day 18-21: Positioning for hatching, beak visible
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- Candling accuracy decreases after 18 days.
- Different breeds and egg sizes may require adjustments.
- Always handle eggs gently and avoid excessive candling.

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- Maintain temperature (99-100°F/37-38°C).
- Monitor humidity (50-60%).
- Ensure proper egg turning.
- Keep the incubator clean.

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1. Handle eggs gently to avoid cracking or damaging.
2. Wash hands before and after handling eggs.
3. Avoid touching the egg's surface excessively.
4. Store eggs pointed-end down to prevent moisture accumulation.
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1. Store in a cool, dry place (50-60°F/10-15°C).
2. Maintain humidity below 60%.
3. Use egg cartons or trays to prevent breakage.
4. Keep eggs away from strong-smelling foods (absorbs odors).
5. Store eggs in the refrigerator at 40°F (4°C) or below.

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1. Choose clean, uncracked eggs.
2. Select eggs with symmetrical shape.
3. Avoid eggs with visible defects (ridges, bumps).
4. Opt for eggs from healthy, vaccinated flocks.

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1. Clean eggs gently with a soft brush or cloth.
2. Disinfect eggs with a solution (e.g., 1% bleach).
3. Dry eggs thoroughly before incubation.
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1. Turn eggs 3-5 times daily.
2. Rotate eggs 180° (half-turn).
3. Automate turning with incubator features.

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1. Use mild soap and warm water.
2. Sanitize with vinegar or commercial solutions.
3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

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1. Store eggs within 24 hours of laying.
2. Keep eggs refrigerated at 40°F (4°C) or below.
3. Use eggs within 3-5 weeks for optimal hatchability.
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1. Day 21: Embryos position themselves for hatching.
2. Day 22-24: Pip (first hole) appears, followed by zip (crack).
3. Day 24-26: Chicks emerge, absorbing yolk sac.
4. Day 26-28: Chicks dry, fluff, and stabilize.

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1. Pip (small hole)
2. Zip (crack along eggshell)
3. Chorion rupture (membrane break)
4. Shell breaking

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1. Provide warmth (90-100°F/32-38°C).
2. Maintain humidity (50-60%).
3. Offer water and starter feed.
4. Monitor health, watching for signs of stress.
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1. Ventilation and temperature control.
2. Lighting (dim to bright).
3. Feeding and watering systems.
4. Bedding (dry, clean).

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1. Monitor temperature, humidity, and health.
2. Ensure adequate ventilation.
3. Provide adequate space (1/2 sq ft/chick).
4. Handle chicks gently.

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1. Navels (dry, healed)
2. Eyes (bright, clear)
3. Feathers (fluffy, clean)
4. Locomotion (steady)

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1. Dampness (mold, bacteria)
2. Overheating
3. Dehydration
4. Infections
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¶Here are the typical incubation times for common birds:

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21–23 days

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18–19 days

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28–35 days

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18–20 days

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42–46 days

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27–31 days

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28–31 days

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30–35 days

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26–28 days

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¶Proper TEMPERATURE and HUMIDITY control are essential for successful HATCHING .
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¶A chicken egg forms through a carefully timed process inside the hen’s reproductive system.

¶It begins in the o***y, where a yolk develops and is released into the infundibulum, the first section of the oviduct.

¶As the yolk travels through the oviduct, layers of albumen (egg white) are added to protect and nourish the developing egg.

¶The egg then moves through the isthmus, where shell membranes form around it, providing structure and defense.

¶Finally, in the shell gland, a hard calcium shell is deposited before the fully formed egg is laid.
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¶A chicken is made up of several different parts that are commonly used in cooking.

¶The main meat cuts include the breast, thighs, drumsticks, and wings, which come from different areas of the chicken’s body.

¶Each part has a different texture and flavor, making them suitable for various cooking methods such as frying, grilling, or roasting.

¶In addition to the meat cuts, chickens also have edible organs like the liver, heart, and gizzard.

¶Understanding the different parts of a chicken helps people prepare and cook poultry more effectively.
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¶Saves months of waiting and wasted feed.
¶Whether you are choosing birds at a farm sale or assessing your own backyard flock.

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¶The fastest indicator.
¶ In a hen laying actively, the comb and wattles are large, vivid red, and warm to the touch.
¶Pale, small, or cold indicates stress, illness, active molt, or a hen that has stopped laying.

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¶the most reliable indicator.
¶Soft, wide, and flexible means the reproductive system is active.
¶Hard or small confirms the hen is not in a laying cycle.

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¶moist and soft is a direct sign that the reproductive system is functioning.
¶Dry and contracted means she is not laying.
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-The most reliable indicator. Spurs under ¾-inch suggest a bird under one year old.
-Spurs longer than ¾-inch, especially those reaching 1 inch or more, indicate an older, more mature bird.
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-Young roosters have smooth, bright, and clean legs. As they age, the legs become rough, thick, and scaly.
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-An older rooster may have a less vibrant, duller red color on the comb and wattles, sometimes with a more "aged" or tougher texture.
-They might also show scars from fighting,
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-Their plumage may look less glossy, tight, or "perfect" compared to a young bird, often appearing slightly disheveled.
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-While not foolproof, older roosters may be less active or show less intense, constant interest in the hens compared to younger, "prime" cockerels,
-Feel the weight of the chicken.
-Older chickens may be slightly heavier than younger chickens.

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-Older roosters often develop stiff movements or stiffness in their walk due to conditions like viral arthritis.
- They may spend more time sitting or standing in one place and have difficulty jumping onto high roosts.
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-A once-dominant rooster may become less aggressive or lose his position in the pecking order.
-You may notice younger roosters beginning to challenge or bully an aging bird.
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-His interest in "tidbitting" (alerting hens to food) and mating often declines.
-He may also crow less frequently throughout the day compared to his youth.
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-By the time a rooster is two years old, it is generally considered fully mature, and these physical, aging characteristics become much more pronounced.
-Older roosters (2+ years) also feature rough, thick, and scaly legs, a less vibrant or scarred comb, and duller feathers compared to the smooth, bright appearance of younger birds.
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