Search results for query: *

OK, he is getting an extra chance as I just hatched out another singleton and need him to keep it company. Not sure what it is about the end of season hatches but the last 3 have been singleton hatches:he We have taped a popsicle stick to his foot to try and straighten it, last ditch attempt...

Took the tape off last night and he doesn't look any better. I may give the wire a try but he is 10 days old now so the bones are probably set that way. Thanks for the pictures of thw splint, will keep them in mind for the next time if it doesn't pan out for this little guy. Irene

I don't have a problem with culling it and I probably should but I want to give it a reasonable chance seeing as it has fought so hard to live. I will not go above and beyond to let it live but I won't let it suffer either. I don't think amputating a foot is something I am prepared to do, I...

Quote: Thanks, I will keep taping for a bit longer and see if I can get any improvement before I make a decision. Irene

Quote: He stayed in the hatcher for 24 hours after coming out of the egg and just lay on the wire and didn't move. Like I said, I figured it would die but I guess it is too stubborn:) When it did finally stand it was obvious that there was something wrong and I started taping then. Too bad...

OK, here are some pictures. As he walks it tends to turn under more

I have a peachick that was born on Friday. It was in sad shape and I was sure it would die. I left nature take it's course and it seems to have rallied and is eating and drinking fine now. One of it's feet was curled and I taped it to straighten out the toes but that is no longer the problem...