"peepers" is eating on her own now and should be able to come home in a few days. how do you think the others will react? they are twice her size now and are starting to take small flights in the brooder. will they accept her back after her 2 week absence?
i talked to the vet and it seems the chick has pneumonia. she has started her on some antibiotics and some anti-fungal meds. she is tube feeding her and wants to keep her for a few more days. she said she is improving and the clinic has named her "peepers" due to her loud and HEALTHY peeps. so...
the vet called and asked me to bring her in. she is a chicken lover too i guess because she is treating her free of charge. she said she will take her home and tube feed her for a couple days if she sees any hope in doing so. she will keep me informed and i will do the same here.
nothing has seemed to change. i am waiting for a vet to call me and maye she can take a look at the chick. i asked the receptionist how much it would cost to put her down and she after all the charges about $115. i wish i had the guts to do it but after feeding her almost hourly for 3 days now i...
things are still the same now.
other things i have noticed is she breathes hard and she has somewhat of a limp. even droops one wing sometimes.
i ordered some gro gel the other day so i hope that helps. i have been giving her sugarwater with sifted starter grow mixed to a watery paste and...
i just fed her again and after i put her down she did a big wing/leg stretch. that stuff is so cute. things are improving.
the vibes are working, keep em coming.
still constant crying and trying to get under her buddy. the temp is 90˚.
something i noticed though. she has a belly button. do they all have them? makes me further more think she may just be a runt.