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[ronott1]

Good(?) morning all

Tragedy struck in my chick nursery last night. All of the chicks are active and eating/drinking except the 5 golden campine girls. 4 of them have died, one is still holding on, but I don't have much hope for her. I think it would have been better if the hatchery had substituted Lakenvelders for all of them, not just 5. I called them this morning and left a message, since there is the 48 hour window to alert them to problems, so hopefully they will get back to me tomorrow morning. Sad, sad, sad..........

I will see if I can convince Duckie to drive over to Guinda to get some farm-like atmosphere.

Clucks, coos, and drooping feathers

Jan

I am sorry to hear about the loss of the chicks!

I have had that happen with shipped chicks before. The cold hurts their organs and then they do not make it past three days. Most Hatcheries will either refund or reship.

 

[OR4-hmom]

Sorry for the losses WaterKat.

3 years ago we had the same problems when ordering SLWb, d'anvers, and dark brahma bantams. We ordered 3 times and ended up with 90% males since they were bantams and sold straight run. Also had problems with the polish in the orders. We haven't ordered any since, so hard watching some breeds struggle to survive.

 

[WaterKat]

I am sorry to hear about the loss of the chicks!

I have had that happen with shipped chicks before. The cold hurts their organs and then they do not make it past three days. Most Hatcheries will either refund or reship.

Thanks, Ron. I'm hoping they will just refund, I will get any future chicks locally if I can, and may invest in an incubator later in the year.
The only bright spot is the rest of the chicks - all still acting like 'starving' teenagers at a pizza buffet!

 

[juststruttin]

Good(?) morning all

Tragedy struck in my chick nursery last night. All of the chicks are active and eating/drinking except the 5 golden campine girls. 4 of them have died, one is still holding on, but I don't have much hope for her. I think it would have been better if the hatchery had substituted Lakenvelders for all of them, not just 5. I called them this morning and left a message, since there is the 48 hour window to alert them to problems, so hopefully they will get back to me tomorrow morning. Sad, sad, sad..........

I will see if I can convince Duckie to drive over to Guinda to get some farm-like atmosphere.

Clucks, coos, and drooping feathers

Jan

Sorry to hear about your loss. What were their symptoms before they passed?

I just hatched a bunch of GC from Debsflock and they are super healthy and robust. Really nice chicks - I am thrilled. Perhaps she has some fluffy butts available. She also have really nice Lakenvelders, I have a couple of her pullets and they are super nice friendly birds. I heard Lakenvelders can be flighty, that has not been my experience with Debs line. One of the Lakenvelders I got from her is a total pest, but in a good way.

 

[ronott1]

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Quote: The refund is the best thing to do and see if you can get some from Debs_flock.

 

[Hangtown Farms]

Hello chicken peeps!

While I've been a member of BYC for a few years, it's been awhile since I've been "here". Took a bit of a break from incubating and hatching chickens and turkeys, but just set a tray of eggs last Friday.

I'm about midway between Placerville and Jackson and have Midget White and Bourbon Red turkeys, BCM's, Barnevelders, Ameraucanas, and olive eggers. Oh, emus too.

It's great to see so many posts from local people!

Nice to meet you. I am just North east of you east of Pleasant Valley

Like this?



We have six alpaca and the one llama (and a bunch of sheep). He is the best pasture protector. The neighbors have all lost fully grown sheep, we've never (knock on wood) even lost a lamb.


Jason, when you get your Pene chick, I have a few Araucana chicks you can have. They aren't going to make the cut for show, but if they're girls, they will lay beautiful blue eggs. I have three that are around a week old and another pipped this morning. I was going to CL them as EE, but you can have them if you are interested.

Deb

yes for sure please. I need to get that girl too. I gave the other 2 chicks away yesterday do to not wanting to raise just a few.

I bought hatching egg from her. They were very reasonably priced. PapaBrooder has purchased eggs from her too.

Someone said she had an illness with some of her chickens but hopefully hat is taken care of now.

One Crele Pene hatched at 10 last night and three more hatched over night. One more might hatch. The last egg was one that looked like a quitter--left it in just in case.

One looks very light and is bigger than the other three. The other three are very brown, but they are still wet. I will post pictures when they are fluffed up more.

good to know. I emailed her yesterday. will see what she says. I want some of Candace ( Chickee's) buff x wheaten crosses to.
I am glad some of the pene are hatching. Post some pic's when you can. lighter boy darker girl

 

[SilkieRose]

I would like to see the photo............I see Ron responded too, I also don't think that sounds like a worm. Although it could be because of worms. Photos would help, testing would be conclusive.

Deb

Here are pics. I just PM'd Ron. I got the Wazine, but haven't treated yet because the dosage is for per 100 chickens & I only have 5. I don't want to give too much, but I am still dealing with the diarrhea. If this is not a worm... what is it? I'm getting ready to go out & disinfect the coop, but what's the safest thing to use? Vinegar? I'm so confused!!! I just want to do the right thing

 

[Happy Chooks]

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Sorry to hear about your loss. What were their symptoms before they passed?

I just hatched a bunch of GC from Debsflock and they are super healthy and robust. Really nice chicks - I am thrilled. Perhaps she has some fluffy butts available. She also have really nice Lakenvelders, I have a couple of her pullets and they are super nice friendly birds. I heard Lakenvelders can be flighty, that has not been my experience with Debs line. One of the Lakenvelders I got from her is a total pest, but in a good way.

The refund is the best thing to do and see if you can get some from Debs_flock.
I was thinking of Deb too.

 

[SilkieRose]

Hi Neighbor, I live in Newcastle...

Grass Valley, here!!! Howdy neighbor!!!

 

[tls_ranch]

Set my first batch of eggs in my borrowed bator! Bought 12 mixed breeds, was sent 18! Drove down to Trisha's and picked up 12 Barnevelders, and 6 of her blue-laced project eggs (thank you so much!). Husband caught the hatching bug and had me stop at a place and pick up a dozen Marans eggs. Looked like about half of them were pullet eggs and the color was not great, so we'll see how that goes. Then picked up two more beautiful Marans eggs on the way home. Have you done the math? Yes, that is way more than the 42 spots in the turner. After tucking extra eggs everywhere I could, I still had two of the small Marans that didn't fit. Gave those to my friend to see if he could find a broody to tuck them under. Since the air cells on my shipped eggs are not great, to say the least, I am sure there will be room in the turner in a week or so.

It was very nice to meet you too! I hope you get a good hatch

Trisha