California - Northern

[ronott1]

Anyone in the Rocklin, Ca area? I am pretty sure I am the only one awake with new chicks in my entire area... feeling alone in this adventure. We have an oddly large lot in my subdivision which allows me to have chickens... any advice for subdivision chicken keeping??

I am in Woodland. We can't have roosters so I have Hens here. The important thing is to keep things clean. It also helps to give eggs to the neighbors every once in a while.

Have fun!

 

[4kids4birds]

Do I need to worry about "the man" coming down on me if they get sick tho...?

No roosters here either... I am literally in a subdivision. I told my neighbors, they laughed. Got 4 sex links... they SAID they were one of the more "quiet" ones... we'll see.

 

[4kids4birds]

Do I need to worry about "the man" coming down on me if they get sick tho...?

No roosters here either... I am literally in a subdivision. I told my neighbors, they laughed. Got 4 sex links... they SAID they were one of the more "quiet" ones... we'll see.

 

[HighNDryFarm]

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The chick is still alive with the amber goo around the pipped hole. So if the yokes not fully absorbed I should just leave it for the night and see how it goes in the morning?

 

[threadgeek]

Are you ready for more cuteness?

4 day old Ricky Bates line of Heritage Rhode Island Reds:

I love the video! I could watch baby chicks all day. Your little guys are so pretty!

Good luck on the remainder of your hatch!

Here are my lessons learned from my first hatch, feel free to edit this if I have anything wrong! :
* I didn't realize how much of a "yuck" factor there would be, I had to get over my squeamishness fast!
* I need a better thermometer, the red alcohol one that came with the incubator just doesn't have the resolution
* When assisting chicks, try to clear enough shell and papery outer membrane for the head to be free, then cut the clear inner membrane without hitting any blood vessels. Sit down in a steamy bathroom, have q-tips, warm water, tweezers, small scissors, and paper towels handy during assistance.
* My glasses fog in a steamy bathroom, not sure how to mitigate that yet...
* A beer helps with the anxiety while waiting for eggs to pip
* Set up the brooder a few days in advance to get the temperature correct
* Force yourself to get away from the house for a few hours, it's just not healthy to keep checking on the incubator every 5 minutes for 3 days straight.

I have a lethargic chick who hatched late last night, he was the last to hatch. The yolk had not absorbed when he hatched so he spent last night in the incubator in a cup, it seemed to be absorbed this morning. He was all sticky so I soaked & dried him this morning, the fluff is ok now. However I don't see him eating and drinking like the others. I tried to feed him a mash of save-a-chick, crushed chick starter, and sugar but he only took a little. I think I feel food in his crop. Any ideas?

 

[redriver]

I have a lethargic chick who hatched late last night, he was the last to hatch.  The yolk had not absorbed when he hatched so he spent last night in the incubator in a cup, it seemed to be absorbed this morning.   He was all sticky so I soaked & dried him this morning, the fluff is ok now.  However I don't see him eating and drinking like the others.  I tried to feed him a mash of save-a-chick, crushed chick starter, and sugar but he only took a little.  I think I feel food in his crop.  Any ideas?

Was this the one that had the mysterious mass outside its belly?

 

[threadgeek]

Quote: That one was put down, thanks for sending me the link. This one hatched last night.

 

[Hangtown Farms]

Both of you are on my list now too!

Are you ready for more cuteness?

4 day old Ricky Bates line of Heritage Rhode Island Reds:

Ron check your inbox. I did not remermber I was expecting some lol.
if you want to cook them I can get you some pene eggs in a few weeks to, after Deann's

 

[ronott1]

Quote: Got it!

See, I put you no my list and see what happens?

I hope those Blues hatch well..

 

[liz9910]

Anyone in the Rocklin, Ca area? I am pretty sure I am the only one awake with new chicks in my entire area... feeling alone in this adventure. We have an oddly large lot in my subdivision which allows me to have chickens... any advice for subdivision chicken keeping??

Welcome to the thread!