SlyDog
In the Brooder
So I've decided to keep a picture update on my little blind bantam, Mona. Her story is posted in my "Welcome" thread, but I'll copy and paste it here if anyone wants to read it.....
4th Feb 2017 was hatch day and 3 regular sized eggs hatched perfectly..... I had one bantam in the batch and it didn't hatch until the next day
I knew she was going to be smaller than her full sized sisters, but Mona was tiny!
I noticed she behaved differently to the others and soon figured out her eyes weren't there! This is her at 5 weeks.
While her sisters thrive, Mona remains tiny. She has grown, but still fits in my hand.
I was worried she wouldn't cope with the ramps into the hutch, but she has managed to find her way up and down, though she does wait for me to lift her down in the mornings, and place her on her tray of food. I try to make sure she gets some food down before the other bustle in. Her Mamma was very good and stayed with her for weeks, constantly clucking so Mona knew where she was.
Today, Mamma Milly decided it's time for the babies to fend for themselves. She hasn't been running to their calls, and I even saw her give Mona a few light pecks.!
This is Mona last week, Still a lot smaller than her sister.
This is Mona today. She has her comb coming in finally, has grown, but still tiny.
Here's some close ups of her "eyes" I'm certain there's nothing there.
Now that she no longer has the protection of her mother, I'm worried how she'll cope. I want her to stay in the coop, as coming inside is not an option (4 dogs). I will continue to make sure she gets her food and water, and special treats, and hope for the best....
4th Feb 2017 was hatch day and 3 regular sized eggs hatched perfectly..... I had one bantam in the batch and it didn't hatch until the next day
I knew she was going to be smaller than her full sized sisters, but Mona was tiny!
I noticed she behaved differently to the others and soon figured out her eyes weren't there! This is her at 5 weeks.
While her sisters thrive, Mona remains tiny. She has grown, but still fits in my hand.
I was worried she wouldn't cope with the ramps into the hutch, but she has managed to find her way up and down, though she does wait for me to lift her down in the mornings, and place her on her tray of food. I try to make sure she gets some food down before the other bustle in. Her Mamma was very good and stayed with her for weeks, constantly clucking so Mona knew where she was.
Today, Mamma Milly decided it's time for the babies to fend for themselves. She hasn't been running to their calls, and I even saw her give Mona a few light pecks.!
This is Mona last week, Still a lot smaller than her sister.
This is Mona today. She has her comb coming in finally, has grown, but still tiny.
Here's some close ups of her "eyes" I'm certain there's nothing there.
Now that she no longer has the protection of her mother, I'm worried how she'll cope. I want her to stay in the coop, as coming inside is not an option (4 dogs). I will continue to make sure she gets her food and water, and special treats, and hope for the best....