Brahma Thread

[bumpercarr]

A week in the Caribbean, I am jealous.

I have been watching my Brahmas as the weather is warming up and their personalities are getting very excitied.

It was fun....I was worried sick about the chicks while I was gone though. Right now, I've noticed one is breathing hard and seems constipated to me. Not sure what to do? I've cleaned the vent area (it was not pasty) and increased the heat a hair in the brooder. There are probiotics and electrolytes in the water, but I'm not sure it's drinking. I've put a bit of water on my finger and dropped it into its mouth, but it's not going to the water on its own. I don't have an eyedropper and TSC is 1/2 an hour away. Any advice?

 

[popsicle]

It was fun....I was worried sick about the chicks while I was gone though. Right now, I've noticed one is breathing hard and seems constipated to me. Not sure what to do? I've cleaned the vent area (it was not pasty) and increased the heat a hair in the brooder. There are probiotics and electrolytes in the water, but I'm not sure it's drinking. I've put a bit of water on my finger and dropped it into its mouth, but it's not going to the water on its own. I don't have an eyedropper and TSC is 1/2 an hour away. Any advice?

I use a straw. I hold sugar water in the straw, hold it horizontal, dip chick's beak into the end of the straw.

 

[bumpercarr]

I use a straw. I hold sugar water in the straw, hold it horizontal, dip chick's beak into the end of the straw.

Should I use sugar water or the water with probiotics and electrolytes?

 

[popsicle]

Either/or probably same difference. I've successfully used brown sugar--gives an energy jolt. I'm doubt the electrolytes/prebiotics won't hurt.

 

[bumpercarr]

Either/or probably same difference. I've successfully used brown sugar--gives an energy jolt. I'm doubt the electrolytes/prebiotics won't hurt.

Well, we see where we are in the morning. Not looking too good right now. Was great this afternoon, but has quickly gone downhill. The other 4 seem fine....really hate this.

 

[LaLa Chickie]

Miranda and Carmen 12 days old, Miranda doing her Fan Feather Dance..Light Brahmas

 

[bumpercarr]

Well, we see where we are in the morning. Not looking too good right now. Was great this afternoon, but has quickly gone downhill. The other 4 seem fine....really hate this.

Chick didn't make it.

 

[bamadude]

Chick didn't make it.

what do u think happend?

 

[goosegirl6]

Yes,...what he said. Wide and broad are two very descriptive words for the "ideal" Brahma. And yes, your birds do look healthy. Thanks Gary.

Tim

Thanks, Gary and Tim! So if I want better breeders I should get them from someone that specializes?

 

[trueblue1]

shhhhh....baby brahmas are sleeping