Chick got lick lots by dog

[MarshyRooster]

Awww, that's so cute!

 

[HawaiiCoyote]

Awww, that's so cute!

Thank you, I named her when I was twelve but it's still fun to say "biggg chickennnn!" whenever I see her

 

[Mutchi]

The one that died had no name since it looked exactly like its sister, but we named the sister Copper this morning when we found the weak one dead.

 

[MarshyRooster]

Copper's a great name!
How is Copper doing?

 

[Mutchi]

Copper's a great name!
How is Copper doing?

Great! She's been active and interacting with the others in the brooder. The thing I would be afraid is if she didn't know she passed... I hate when people and animals don't know about death... I hope she can continue to be ok.

 

[HeatherKellyB]

I'm so sorry about your chick. That breaks my heart. I really hate this for you and her sister/BFF chick. I'm sure your dog didn't mean to injure the chick, but I would make sure the others can't escape their brooder and suffer the same. Even if your dog was gentle, it doesn't take much to fatally injure a chick. Their bones are so thin and everything is so small. I'm so sorry that I missed this before now. Sadly, I doubt there was anything that you could do to help the chick. I hope you can take comfort that you tried to help her and I'm sure they feel our love. As far as her sister/BFF, I wouldn't worry until she gives you reason to worry. I've got one Polish mixed in with a flock of 7 other pullets. They caused me a little bit of concern in the beginning but now she's the #3 in charge and doesn't take anyone bothering her. She's as sweet as pie to humans and just an awesome chicken. Please let us know how Copper (is it Copper or Cooper?) gets along. Again I'm so sorry you lost your other chick

 

[LaFleche]

I started with about 45 and lost 10

To me this seems quite a lot of losses and it leads me to think, that either your set up or other conditions regarding chick breeding need improvement.

 

[Mutchi]

I can't do anything about it

To me this seems quite a lot of losses and it leads me to think, that either your set up or other conditions regarding chick breeding need improvement.

My mother can't make it any bigger

 

[MarshyRooster]

It's fantastic that she's doing well right now-
keep taking good care of her!
(My chickens are sending her as much luck as they can- well, if they can from that fence. Are they stuck again? Dawnwing, Moonwing, get DOWN from there and return to your SENSIBLE sister, Breezewing!)

 

[LaFleche]

I can't do anything about it

My mother can't make it any bigger

What exactly do you mean by this? I'm afraid I can't quite follow...