I have been raising chickens for the last 2 years, and today, expanded to ducks. I purchased 2 Khaki Campbell ducklings, that are 1 week old. I know they need mashed peas, but how can I get them interested in eating them? Will they need chick grit, or can I use the grit I give my adult...
I haven't experienced anything like this with my girls, but from what I have read online and in groups, I am wondering if your girl had sour and impacted crop? https://www.fresheggsdaily.com/2012/02/sour-crop.html
A friend of mine had a hen get attacked by a hawk once, and her eye looked like this...she kept her isolated in a dark room, food, water, and some antibiotic spray for chickens. Her bird made a full recovery and you can't tell she was ever attacked. Good luck with this fella! Keep us posted on...
I would love to see pics of them :love I added a few bantam's into my flock this year, they are slowly growing on me....always scared I am going to step on them LOL
I am in SC as well...I would put a tarp up where they want to roost, or either some thick(ish) plastic, and they should be good. And I agree with Alaskan...I would reinforce that run with more than just chicken wire, unless you continue to shut them in the coop at night.
So sorry to hear about the second egg :hit. It is hard when they don't hatch and you see a fully developed chick in there, been there a couple of times myself. Hugs to ya!