Mama Heating Pad in the Brooder (Picture Heavy) - UPDATE

[ccrow]

I wouldn't be so sure that the injury was caused by a flock mate. Could be a predator. I'm thinking rat, weasel.

Wouldn't those both be nocturnal? This was in the middle of the day.

 

[Molpet]

Wouldn't those both be nocturnal? This was in the middle of the day.

I have weasels out during the day.. see my avatar

 

[junebuggena]

Wouldn't those both be nocturnal? This was in the middle of the day.

No such thing as a strictly nocturnal predator, especially if there is a convenient meal to be had.

 

[FlyWheel]

Quote: EVERYTHING is good when cooked in bacon fat...hahaha!
Yeah, I found that out. If you want delicate, sweeter greens pick them when young. Older greens are more like collards, best with bacon as noted.

Quote: +1 on that. I've seen raccoons, possums, weasels, all kinds of rodentia during daytime hours.

 

[ccrow]

Yeah, I found that out. If you want delicate, sweeter greens pick them when young. Older greens are more like collards, best with bacon as noted.

+1 on that. I've seen raccoons, possums, weasels, all kinds of rodentia during daytime hours.

I suppose... why would a predator first, go into a pen with a rooster, and then leave the chick? And again, it was clearly a puncture rather than a bite. Trust me, I don't want to deal with a murderous older bird so I'd almost rather it was a predator, but it doesn't seem like it fits the scenario.

 

[aart]

Quote: It's hard to say what killed it......could very well have been a flock member.....you'd have to spend some time observing closely in order to tell for sure.
If it was trapped, then that shows you a place you need to remedy....and maybe set more non-deadend places for them to hide.

 

[junebuggena]

More chicks for the momma heating pad.

 

[Blooie]

Contented little stinkers, aren't they? Dues are paid, @junebuggena and then some!! So cute!

 

[Ainee]

More chicks for the momma heating pad.

Ditto what Blooie said - so cute! I love that second picture especially.

 

[azygous]

Check out this thread. https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1139786/heater-question#post_17698834 I wonder if this is a new product. It's rigid and has screws for mounting and it's specifically for warming chicks. Blooie, MHP may have inspired a new THING!