Bad Luck Bantams

[AnneGirlGG]

They were scared because everything was so new and strange. They didn't know whether the tarp might eat them. Or the run. Or the big blue sky, or the grass, or the trees, or anything else.

Yes, doing it more often will be the way to get them used to it.

I feel bad knowing they were scared, but they cannot live in my guest room forever. So we'll try again this morning.

 

[AnneGirlGG]

Yeah, they're nervous nellies like mine. Glad I'm not alone! I had to hang out with them and show I wasn't affected. Happy calm voice. Pecking at feeders. Blah blah. They have to realize that life happens and it's okay.

Yesterday I sat next to them outside the run. If they're still so scared this morning, I'll try to get in it near them and see if that helps.

 

[AnneGirlGG]

Taking them outside is very healthy for the chicks. Chicks need sunlight. And getting used to the soil is important too.

If you keep them insight its best to add an expensive daylight spectrum lamp during the day. Add a little soil from the run to build up immunity. A clump with soil, grasses and herbs (and chick or pigeon grit) is a great add on.

Yeah they're definitely going to live outside. No chickens living in my house, lol. The only reason they haven't already been out is because I unexpectedly got a group that needed to quarantine in the run. Not ideal, but I did the best I could with the space we've got. So this group went out a tad bit later than my first ones. I have been exposing them the soil from the coop and run area, as well as bringing in branches from the yard for them to climb on. Thank you!

 

[thecatumbrella]

It's over, guys. Trying to rehome this weekend. Will update once I can compose myself. Thanks for following along, and I'm sorry it didn't have a happy ending.

 

[BoundlessLove]

It's over, guys. Trying to rehome this weekend. Will update once I can compose myself. Thanks for following along, and I'm sorry it didn't have a happy ending.

I’m so sorry, Cat.

 

[AnneGirlGG]

I am so, so sorry.

 

[thecatumbrella]

I’m so sorry, Cat.

I am so, so sorry.

Thank you, friends.

 

[BoundlessLove]

You doing okay?

 

[thecatumbrella]

You doing okay?

Honestly, no. This is my second flock that's melted down. I feel like a colossal failure. But my husband and I will pick apart everything that went wrong and course correct.

 

[BoundlessLove]

No, you are not a failure.
SO much is/was out of your control.

Time to let go and de-stress.
Please take care of yourself, my friend.