CHICKEN SWAPS OF NH SWAP LISTINGS

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Of course they went for a swim, played with a boat load of kids, stayed up late for the fireworks, they did get a little grouchy no smores you know
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did you take them swimming?
 
Had to keep after them the whole time they were in the pool they keep trying to sneak in to the deep end and they just refused to wear their floaties
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oh....I can just picture them with little sailor hats on........
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Today has been the most devastating day ever. My group of 6 week old chicks, who were SO happy to be moved outside, were attacked last night. I have an enclosed run, and a temporary coop that we got off CL. I do not want to describe what happened, it is too graphic and depressing for any chicken lover. I feel so stupid, I have been crying since 7 am. Trying to focus on helping the survivors, actually survive and thrive. I am just sick over this. To make matters worse, they were my "oh I wish I had a _______" group of breeds. I loved those chicks so much.
Any advice for helping the few survivors? I have used a antiseptic, cleansed them, applied ointment, gave vitamin/electrlytes in water. made a mash of plain yogurt and mash. Put them in a dog crate, in a safe, warmer then outside today, garage. Frequent checks....But is there anything else I can do?
Also, I will just list the breeds, in case any of my fellow NH peeps will be selling or bringing any to the swap. Cant hurt to ask I suppose. Rest assured they will not be going into that particular set up. EVER again. It was totally secure except for a wire bottom, a very determined animal did this. crafty too. I just do not want anyone to feel unsafe about me possibly buying some chicks, I love them so much and I am so careful its almost annoying! But this I never expected, and believe me, it will never happen again. Ok here are the breeds I lost and loved so much. 1 Buff Brahma, 1 Dark Brahma, 1 Light Brahma, 1 Salmon Favorelle, 2 beloved ameracuanas, (ee's), 2 partridge plymouth rocks, 1 Silver Laced Wyandotte, and 1 silver spangled hamburg.
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Saddest thing ever. Thank you all for listening to my vent session/cry session. I hope everyone's chickens are just as happy and safe as can be today! Take a minute, and hug a chicken! They are so innocent and helpless.
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