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Quote: She died. I never noticed any bloody stool but I was kind of thinking the same. The person I bout them from fed them organic non medicated feed so I suppose that would make them more susceptible. I hope that's all it is and not something more serious. All I have now is my original three...

Quote: Not sure on the temp let me check. What do I do just wet some feed? Do I force feed her or just put it on her beak?? ETA still not positive on the brooder temp as the lil chick keeps laying on the thermometer but id imagine its somewhere around 80*

I have a 2-3 week old marans chick that isn't doing so swell today. I got her with two blr wayndottes both of which died within about a week of purchase. She's very lethargic today not interested in food or water at all. I have had her in a 75gal tub brooder with sand substrate. I feed...

Quote: Good idea! I'm glad I wasn't the only one feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the variety there is

Quote: I think its great that you came on here Bob to put that aspect to rest. Like you said you are human and we do make mistakes. Also at that point in time, as you mentioned, the most important thing was teaching and explaining what makes thee breed what it is so I could see how you cloud...

Quote: Ugh well I guess I wont get my hopes up lol I appreciate the response happymtn! Ill post some pix of him soon he's still got a lil baby fluff on his body and his neck is just starting to fill in...in other words he kinda fugly right now lol. Im thinking of picking up a couple more...

Hey everyone just a quick question...my buff americauna is about 2 weeks old and doing great! I read here on the forum that female birds tend to feather out quicker cockerels. Im pretty sure this chick is a guy bc he has 3 rows in hits comb. He's almost fully feathered and his 2 brooder mates...

Hi everyone I really love looking at all the pix! Hopefully ill be able to contribute soo. I am planning on picking up a chick within the week. I was wondering if anyone had tips for picking them out as chicks. Id like to get a a pullet to add to our backyard flock . Are there any behaviors I...

I've got a week old that I think has the same thing going on. I kinda like it but I don't plan on showing and may not bye able to keep (him). I can already make out three rows in the comb so not getting my hopes up...

Quote: If you can see 3 rows already- yes- probably a roo. Seems like that's all I can get as far as the buff go Aw shucks! He's my favorite too..o well. The other two chicks I got I think are pullets they both ee's and so far their combs are pretty much flat so 1 outta 3 ain't bad

Hey everyone I have one buff ameraucana chick I hatched about a week ago. Today I noticed (his?) Comb looks to be 3 rows. Does this mean that I have a for sure roo? Are the hens with combs like this? I can try to get some pix if it would help!

Quote: I just came back to try and coax him to eat or drink and he was belly up...I guess I was too late

Quote: Thank you so much for the link I ran to the store as fast as I could and got some polyvisol. But idk if I got back in time. He took 2 drops but he's having such a hard time breathing. Like each breath is very shallow but its a struggle for each one...im losing hope

Anyone?! I don't know what to do...we've been tryings to give him Gatorade but im not seeing any improvement. It doesn't even chirp anymore...is there anything I can do or do we just watch it die?

So this morning the little guy is still not able to stand or lift his head. Before I left for church he was sleeping but it seems like its having a tough time breathing. I was able to get him to drink a few drops of water from my finger tip last night. What do I do? Is there anything I need to...