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  1. Fancychooklady

    need advice on new baby chicks

    I would remove the medicated feed. Even though you are giving her B1 the amprolium will be going some way to negate that. They don't eat at night so just go out early and feel the crop. Be sure there is plenty of clean fresh water.
  2. Fancychooklady

    need advice on new baby chicks

    Sounds more like a full crop. Check the size of the lump first thing in the morning ( before they have had acces to food ) . Good to hear that your little one is doing so well. As there is a chance that there may have been a thiamine deficieiency be careful not to feed medicated crumble. (...
  3. Fancychooklady

    need advice on new baby chicks

    The head bobbing could be the result of a peck to the head. Polyvisol is often recommended as it more readily available in case of emergency. A good poultry multi vitamin is preferable. They are usually more palatable for the bird. Vitamin B1 / thiamine deficiency is often the culprit in...
  4. Fancychooklady

    need advice on new baby chicks

    They are very vulnerable in the first week. Sounds like you are doing all the right things. :) Dehydration is a big factor in chick mortality , make sure they are all drinking. What does the poop look like ? Here's a link on possible foot and leg problems and a source for purchasing ' save a...
  5. Fancychooklady

    need advice on new baby chicks

    Oh you poor thing. Something's are out of our control but the first thing you should do is lose that breeders address. With marecks in the flock it really is best to close the flock. No birds in or out. There are several reason for chicks dying in the first weeks of life but first lets go...
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