- Sep 25, 2010
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At the local stable I heard a chick crying and went to investigate. The tiniest little banty peep was standing by his mama, who was scratching in a stall. There were two peeps which hatched a few days ago, but one disappeared. Mom was seen scratching in the snow earlier with her baby again crying and looking abandoned.
I offered to take them and the owner agreed- but I may have to give mama back.
I recognize her type, but don't know the name of the breed. I assume she's pure bred. Baby may or may not be.
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb408/fenika3/89306090.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb408/fenika3/de0047c6.jpg
I'm not sure the wee peep will make it. Aside from a few days of trying to survive poor mothering, he was VERY thirsty. I watched him closely and he was doing okay, but when he went back for more he aspirated after several sips. He shook out most and I scooped him up and held him head down which helped. It was clean water, and he was soon peeping normally, but I'm concerned. Maybe a little tetracycline wouldn't hurt for these two. He's barely eaten, but he's taking more of an interest after getting hydrated. If I had a tube his side I would force feed him as I know how to do so safely...
I offered to take them and the owner agreed- but I may have to give mama back.
I recognize her type, but don't know the name of the breed. I assume she's pure bred. Baby may or may not be.
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb408/fenika3/89306090.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb408/fenika3/de0047c6.jpg
I'm not sure the wee peep will make it. Aside from a few days of trying to survive poor mothering, he was VERY thirsty. I watched him closely and he was doing okay, but when he went back for more he aspirated after several sips. He shook out most and I scooped him up and held him head down which helped. It was clean water, and he was soon peeping normally, but I'm concerned. Maybe a little tetracycline wouldn't hurt for these two. He's barely eaten, but he's taking more of an interest after getting hydrated. If I had a tube his side I would force feed him as I know how to do so safely...
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