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    First chicks hatched and problem with one

    Poor "raisin" died overnight. She had a protruding thing from her side. It must have been mushy chick syndrome. She was up and chirping and ate a little last night. I thought maybe she was going to make it. We had her under a heat light and she did drink some water from a dropper. This morning...
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    First chicks hatched and problem with one

    WE do have an incubator! I could stick her in that. She is up, but not actually walking yet. She has a sack on butt area that seems un-normal. I am pretty sure this egg was tossed into the yard and I replaced it. The broody probably knew something was wrong with her. I do not necessarily need...
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    First chicks hatched and problem with one

    How many other young chicks would you get to keep her company? I am thinking just 2 more would be ok. If she makes it through the night I will go get a couple tomorrow.
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    First chicks hatched and problem with one

    She is trying to get up and her eyes opened! I am feeling much more hopeful now.
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    First chicks hatched and problem with one

    Well, she does have eyes...they just haven't opened. She is getting more active and has been cheeping a little. I am going to give her a chance, but her eyes should have opened...right?
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    First chicks hatched and problem with one

    Hello all! I am new here and to hen raising chicks. We had two hatch perfectly fine yesterday with no issues. They are keeping mama hen on her toes today! We had another hatch this morning and she doesn't appear "finished." I haven't seen her eyes. Is this chick viable? She is alive and I have...
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