Good news!! She is still with us this morning, and she seems to be recovered. Here is what I am guessing what must have happened. It has been very hot here, in the 90's. The three other chicks did not present any of her symptoms, they were happy fluffy chicks. Could she be extra sensitive...
Thanks to all for your suggestions today. She is sleeping right now, and while her breathing still is abnormal, she looks comfortable. I will try giving them some vinegar in their water and adding vitamins in the probiotic mash tomorrow. I hope to see her tomorrow morning!
Chick still seems the same. Seems like she is eating and drinking normal. I put the brooder lamp up higher as the temp. outside is rising. The other chicks are not acting like they are too hot though. They are on mash from our local feed store and this morning I added some grit. It seems...
Hello all!
We are a family of five living in suburbia wishing we were in the country trying to be as close to the land as possible. We are very consciencious of the food we eat (where it comes from, what is in it etc.). We are homeschooling our three children, trying to homestead as much as...
Hello! I'm a new member, and will post my new member info in the appropriate area. First I have some questions. We have 4 Aracauna chicks that are 12 days old. Last night one of our chicks presented with some labored breathing. She is otherwise bright eyed, no nasal discharge, no abnormal...