chickens
My tiny chick's straining to poop and still rocking baby fluff
Oh, the dreaded baby chick poop standoff. Watching a tiny fluffball strain like that is pure agony, especially when she's already the runt of the litter, still rocking that baby fluff while her siblings are practically teenagers in feathers. It's like she got stuck in the awkward phase between adorable and... functional. You want to help, but you also know that poking around a chick's backend is a fast track to fowl play territory. Before you panic, check out "Beak-a-boo: Is That a Hen or a Roo Playing Fowl Tricks on You" for some related chick-rearing wisdom. For now, keep her warm and hydrated. Sometimes a little olive oil on the vent does the trick, just don't chicken out on us.