My babies are 4 days old now and they are really showing their personalities. I do have some questions if someone has the time :)
1.) My Barred Rock (Bossy Pants) has been charging me a bit and pecking at me. I read somewhere that gently "pecking" her back can make her understand that I am in...
Thanks :) that was a kind post. She actually ended up passing on her own before we had to come to that. I'm sad she didn't make it but relieved its over! Thanks again for your help!
No, I don't see or feel anything in her throat. I think she just has a deformity or a disease of some kind. She's not even trying to eat or drink anymore. What is the best way to cull a baby chick? This sucks so bad. She was an extra that was thrown in too, I wish they hadn't done that!
Thanks for the replies. Everything I've tried to give her shes thrown back up or gurgled on... now shes barely gasping for air. Sadly I think shes on her way out :( I may have my husband put her out of her misery because I simply cant do it. Poor thing.
One of my day old chicks came in today and while the others were perfectly healthy and happy, this one is really off to a bad start! She wont open her eyes, and its almost as if she has no idea which way is up. Her head bobbles around like shes drunk and her head is spinning and she will tilt...
Hi! My name is Kristen and I just ordered my very first chicks and they should be here next week! I am so excited! Ive been scouring the internet for days looking up any and all information I could find on raising, nutrition, taming.... anything. Its been truly overwhelming especially with all...