3rd Nest of the Season!

[KsKingBee]

So sorry, (hugs), even when we know it is for the best it is little consolation. Take joy in what you have. (thumb up).

 

[DylansMom]

Update on my Runty - I accidentally killed him last night... I had him out of brooder in a small box on the couch and my cat curled up on the box and squished/suffocated him.

I feel horrible. He probably wouldn't have lived as I think he had some sort of heart/lung defect that was causing him to have breathing problems (purple skin and purple legs), but I still feel awful.

-Kathy

Oh that is terrible, I am so sorry to hear that. It is not your fault though, so don't blame yourself.

Sometimes these things are meant to be and they happen for a reason.

 

[casportpony]

Quote: Thanks.

-Kathy

 

[casportpony]

Forgot to mention that those 14 old, improperly stored eggs were all blanks, but I still try again, 'cause my stupid hen started laying again!

-Kathy

 

[poobabysdaddy]

PB WAS MAD THIS MORNING I WAS LATE WITH MORNING FEED PB WAS SCREAMING AT ME WHEN I OPENED THE BROODER.......PB WAS OUT IN HOUSE WITH ME FOR 3 HOURS JUST WENT TO TAKE NAP I HAD STUFF I NEEDED TO GET DONE...........OMG SHE HAD HER FIRST TASTE OF MEAL WORMS.......LMAO SHE WANTED THEM ALL

 

[KsKingBee]

Yeah, we know what it's like to be screamed at...

 

[DylansMom]

PB WAS MAD THIS MORNING I WAS LATE WITH MORNING FEED PB WAS SCREAMING AT ME WHEN I OPENED THE BROODER.......PB WAS OUT IN HOUSE WITH ME FOR 3 HOURS JUST WENT TO TAKE NAP I HAD STUFF I NEEDED TO GET DONE...........OMG SHE HAD HER FIRST TASTE OF MEAL WORMS.......LMAO SHE WANTED THEM ALL

Meal worm cake to celebrate the 1 week birthday today!

 

[KsKingBee]

Meal worm cake to celebrate the 1 week birthday today!

Don't birds require grit in the crawl to process worms or run the risk of getting compacted?

 

[casportpony]

Quote: Good point... Mine do okay with them, but do pass some of the worm undigested.

-Kathy

 

[DylansMom]

Don't birds require grit in the crawl to process worms or run the risk of getting compacted?

While he was with me I was adding a small pinch of chick grit to the medicated starter. I do that right from day 1 with my chicks.

I would suggest continuing to put a little in with the food, I do it until they are on the ground and can find their own.