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  1. writerdeman

    sick Salmon Favorolle chick

    Thanks for your response. Although we did our best, eye-dropper feedings of electrolytes as well as Kefir, it didn't make it. It wasn't too hot, because the others were thriving (and still are), but must have had something or took too much shock when shipping. You are right, 1 out of 40 is...
  2. writerdeman

    sick Salmon Favorolle chick

    We have a 5 day old chick that came in a batch of 40+. My husband thinks it was a weak chick when it got here because there was one yellow chick that was weak. It does not seem to want to drink, even when fed with an eye=dropper. It seemed to rally for a bit after we isolated it, but now lies...
  3. writerdeman

    Small flock considerations

    Crazylady, Thanks. I did use the search before I asked, but didn't come up with anything. However, I am finding on the net that others recommend 1/10 ratio. I think that's probably about right. Thanks for you help.
  4. writerdeman

    Small flock considerations

    Wow, thanks everyone, for the warm welcome! I checked out the Saffles site and saw your Wyandottes. Pretty interesting colors, aren't they? And these are considered native and originated in Wisconsin, from what I've read. You have some great-looking birds. I'm leaning hard toward the...
  5. writerdeman

    Small flock considerations

    Hi, So nice to "meet" you. I'm looking forward to using this group and hopefully adding something to it. My husband and i just retired, and although we've had chickens and done 4-H with our kids in that area, a lot of time has passed. We are getting ready to order again with my grown son, and...
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