Thank you! I soaked it off and it was dried poop that looked bloody. I haven't noticed anymore today. They have been strictly on medicated chick starter.
I'm currently brooding 2, 3 week old chicks. This morning I noticed one of them had loose stool and after inspecting both of them I noticed that one had this red, meaty looking thing stuck to its butt. I haven't tried to get it off yet, because I have no idea what it is. It kind of looks like...
What are y'alls opinions on the gender of this chicken? I've been told it's a cockerel, but I have seen other people have hens with red combs and wattles. He/she is 5 weeks old and the friendliest chicken I have.