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Less than a week ago I purchased 6 Buff Orpington chicks (Tractor Supply).
Three chicks are growing very well and are developing personalities, 2 are growing okay and one is failing to thrive. I put a little dot on her head so I could keep an eye on her, that earned her the name 'Dottie'. Dottie is not being picked on but she just won't grow. I help her to drink and encourage her to eat. At 3 am I gave her some cooked egg, some honey water. Then I thought of a way to give her a chance.
Today I went back to Tractor Supply hoping to buy more BO chicks but, no, none available today. Selecting the most suitable from what was available I purchased 4 Production Red (Cackle Hatchery) and now have 2 separate brooders. Also bought some Nutri-Drench for the water. Please wish me and little Dottie luck. Advice is welcome. Thank you.
Three chicks are growing very well and are developing personalities, 2 are growing okay and one is failing to thrive. I put a little dot on her head so I could keep an eye on her, that earned her the name 'Dottie'. Dottie is not being picked on but she just won't grow. I help her to drink and encourage her to eat. At 3 am I gave her some cooked egg, some honey water. Then I thought of a way to give her a chance.
Today I went back to Tractor Supply hoping to buy more BO chicks but, no, none available today. Selecting the most suitable from what was available I purchased 4 Production Red (Cackle Hatchery) and now have 2 separate brooders. Also bought some Nutri-Drench for the water. Please wish me and little Dottie luck. Advice is welcome. Thank you.