I would be extremely grateful for advice, ideas, any kind of help! I am scared to loose this chick!
1) What type of bird , age and weight (does the chicken seem or feel lighter or thinner than the others.)
Chick- 5 days old (assisted hatch last week on the night of Thursday 8th October). It...
I have just finished assisting a chick to hatch and I'm concerned about the area around its vent. It looks dark and each side is swollen. It also had green looking goop just below its vent (as if it had pooped).
Can someone please tell me what the problem could be, and more importantly, what I...
I have a chick who I have started helping to hatch. I have read 'Step by Step Guide to ASSISTED Hatching' and noted that using 'antibacterial CLEAR OINTMENT' is recommended to keep the membrane moist. I don't believe Neosporin is available in Australia and I have no idea whether an equivalent is...