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We do the same thing. No more pecking after the grease in on....

I never thought of trying gatorade. I will try him with some of that. There isn't any crusting around his nostrils. We do have a pack of electrolytes. It has been pretty hot here the last couple of days. Thanks much for the responses! I will try your suggestions.

I noticed this morning that one of my two-week old chicks is breathing harder than the rest. He seems to get tired out quick and lays down and doesn't really want to get up. The rest seem fine. Any ideas? The breed on this one is a Cornish Roaster. Thanks!

It wasn't your fault. You sure didn't do it on purpose. Things happen sometimes that we can't control. I am sorry for your loss.....

Thanks everyone! I can't wait to see the tug o war! That would be so cute!

I am wondering how old chicks should be before they can have earth worms? Thanks!

Sorry for your loss....

Lol! Yep, it is funny how they follow the lead of others. When one gets interested in something, they all do. Pretty cute....

It will be a week Sunday that they have been on the sugar water. I never thought that could do it. No more sugar water for them. That is exactly what they acted like was "crazy." Thanks!!

This morning, I went in to check my week-old chicks only to find that they had one chicken down, picking the daylights out of him. He was bleeding pretty bad and the rest of the chicks were going after him like CRAZY! I had a time trying to even get the chicks off him long enough so I could get...

Not sure I posted this in the right spot, but this forum is one of the best I have seen! I am going to love it here. Everything is soooo handy and easy to find and SO MUCH GREAT INFO.!! Great place!!

Happy Birthday!!! Have a grrrrrrrrrrrreat day!!

I grew up butchering chickens. We always used a block of wood and an axe, it's quick. I don't think I could do it if I had to wring their necks and cut their throats. I would opt out, I think. I know there is more blood with using an axe, but it is much better and quick for the chicken, I am...

You "are" up there a ways!

Hi everyone!!