Thanks for asking about the little chick, guys. The umbilical cord fell off and it seemed okay with that. It ended up having curly toes. I made it corrective shoes out of Band-Aids but some time between 5 and 7 this morning it died. I guess it just wasn't meant to survive after all.
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Good luck!
I wrapped our little one snuggly in that warm cloth and put her back in the bator. She seems just fine. A little fighter. Maybe I'll name her after a boxer or something.
A parade? Lol
Well, I helped it. The veins all seemed drawn in and we r going on three days so I figured I better try. It seems okay, but at the bottom, which was the last bit I removed, it has this thing hanging out of its belly button. Should I clip it and free it? It seems to want free...
Sure thing! Buddy went on a little about how they are supposed to be from good lines, so here's hoping. :).
So the color when they are young doesn't make any difference?
Thank you. There were 12 originally but only 9 made it to lockdown. I credit the shipper, a friend from a few states over. They did a great job packing them.
Thanks for the responses everyone. When I said two types I guess I meant the production rir vs the real thing. We have been at work all day. Sorry for taking so long, but here are a few pictures:
Thanks for asking y'all The baby still hasn't changed much. The membrane was getting tough and leathery so little by little(mmxmm) I peeled off she'll and outer membrane just to see and ran into a spot where I could see a vein so I threw another wet sponge in and set it back on the warm, wet rag...
Hi. I got two Rhode island red chicks fromna friend. They said they were heritage and, not knowing much about the breed I came here to read up. Long story short, I gather that there are more than one type of Rhode island red. One of my chicks is really light and one is darker and has the...
Okay I tried making the pip hole bigger and did see some blood. I was ready with the corn starch so I am very thankful for you guys.
Oops! Hit reply to soon. I stopped and took warm water on a cotton swab and moistened the bottom part of the membrane again and the veins seem to be receding...