Chick shipment?

[barred2rock]

Just now got word that the chicks are in Denver. So, maybe tomorrow after all or Friday at the latest. That's somewhat a relief!

 

[Kiki]

Just now got word that the chicks are in Denver. So, maybe tomorrow after all or Friday at the latest. That's somewhat a relief!

I hope you are on your way to the PO!

Yippeee!

 

[barred2rock]

Well, I received the chicks this morning. Unfortunately, they're not in good shape, three were DOA. All the others appeared to be DOA, except one was slightly moving (no chirping) . When I got home & took out the chicks, only when I picked them up did I discover that most were still alive, but barely holding on. I'm pretty sure they were hours or even minutes from death.

I've been hand watering them all morning & afternoon. All but two are now standing on their own. Two even discovered their water & food. Most appear they may recover, but I can't be sure. Currently they're all huddled under their MHP.

Can anyone tell me what it means when the chicks crow their necks back, falling backwards (unless I hold them up) when given water/Electrolytes? Almost looks like a muscle spasm. The two worst off do it every time I give them water or put them under the MHP.

 

[Kiki]

shoot that sucks.
I bet you can nurse them back to health real quick.

 

[Ducks4us]

Well, I received the chicks this morning. Unfortunately, they're not in good shape, three were DOA. All the others appeared to be DOA, except one was slightly moving (no chirping) . When I got home & took out the chicks, only when I picked them up did I discover that most were still alive, but barely holding on. I'm pretty sure they were hours or even minutes from death.

I've been hand watering them all morning & afternoon. All but two are now standing on their own. Two even discovered their water & food. Most appear they may recover, but I can't be sure. Currently they're all huddled under their MHP.

Can anyone tell me what it means when the chicks crow their necks back, falling backwards (unless I hold them up) when given water/Electrolytes? Almost looks like a muscle spasm. The two worst off do it every time I give them water or put them under the MHP.

Oh sad. How are they now?
What your descibing with their necks i have seen them do when they are dying.
What hatchery did you order from?

 

[lazy gardener]

I would call the hatchery and ask them to either refund or re-ship. Even if these babies do survive, they are likely not going to be productive flock members.

 

[barred2rock]

Oh sad. How are they now?
What your descibing with their necks i have seen them do when they are dying.
What hatchery did you order from?

May my three baby girls rest in peace!

Hopefully I don't have to go through this again tomorrow, but I'm afraid I probably will with at least two others.

All I can do at this point is let them rest in their MHP. I ordered these chicks through Tractor Supply online, they ship from Hoover's Hatchery.

 

[Kiki]

May my three baby girls rest in peace!

Hopefully I don't have to go through this again tomorrow, but I'm afraid I probably will with at least two others.

All I can do at this point is let them rest in their MHP. I ordered these chicks through Tractor Supply online, they ship from Hoover's Hatchery.

maybe @byclover2 can help you get your monies back.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

So sad. Im sorry for you and them. What temps are they shipping at ? Was there hand warmers or anything like that in the box ? What temp is your brooder ? I know they recommend 90-95 but sick/stressed chicks should be bumped up a little more .

 

[Granny Hatchet]

you can also add a little sugar to the water with the electrolytes. I do a tablespoon to qt. of warm water .