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[coop410silkies]

Uzi, that is very unlikely for normal, healthy chicks. Are you trying ACV or probiotics? Do you have a nebulizer? Might be they came down with some sort of bug if they got a chill, because chick starter is almost bullet proof. If mine were looking a little iffy, I might research nebulizing with Oxine ah, and try that as, maybe as just a precaution. To be honest though, I know nothing about impacted crops, per se.

 

[Latestarter]

Really sorry to hear that Percheron... That really sucks. Talked with the first lady who wanted to buy my place, she can't get the money that fast, and doesn't have it yet. I got the impression it was all a pipe dream anyway... So I'll get in touch with the other buyer tomorrow and see what kind of deal we can get struck. I'm going to counter/raise the price a bit and lessen the number of free months rent. Hope to close by May 6th

 

[coop410silkies]

PC, I am so sorry to hear of your troubles with your dog. I HAVE a chicken guarding dog that was once a chicken chasing killer, but the situation was different and I share only the heartbreak. I agree with you that your dog's change in behavior might be secondary to an upset about the new puppy addition. If that's the case, maybe you can try doing some things to alleviate the upset. I'm not an expert about dogs, but I know there is lots of information on the Net about that. It might not be possible to resolve the upset, and then there are other types of fixes. I am thinking specifically of "invincible" fences that will keep your dog out of the chicken area(s). Not knowing much about when and where your dog gets his prey, I can't say much more, but the fences are something to consider if nothing else works. For sure you have some work to do. I hope you can get things to work out.

LC: you have both the worst and best luck in the world. Congrats on your prospective buyer! You be careful, too.

 

[uzisuzuki]

Uzi, that is very unlikely for normal, healthy chicks. Are you trying ACV or probiotics? Do you have a nebulizer? Might be they came down with some sort of bug if they got a chill, because chick starter is almost bullet proof. If mine were looking a little iffy, I might research nebulizing with Oxine ah, and try that as, maybe as just a precaution. To be honest though, I know nothing about impacted crops, per se.

Thank you. I can't tell if the chick ate a lot or if something is wrong with the crop (it's the one that hatched last, the really small one). He's behaving normally as of yesterday evening before they all went to sleep, so I'm hoping that he just ate a lot & his crop looks swelled up because the rest of him is so scrawny. I guess I'll find out in an hour or so when they wake up.

 

[COChix]

  I had a devistating development yesterday.  My good as gold chicken protector dog got caught with a pullet in his mouth.  I did a quick head count and 6 pullets are missing.  I'm sure this is fallout from the new puppy and I've got some work ahead of me.  Levi had been raised with geese and I'm sure he got his butt beat by a mean gander that left an impression on him.  He's never thought of even chasing them before.  Couldn't even make eye contact with them.  If anyone has a mean old gander they want to rehome or offer up for some training at your place shoot me a line.  Also if you've brought a dog back from the dark side give me some tips.   Thanks.

Oh gosh, sorry this happened. Can't help you with a gander, one of our dogs had killed chickens before I ever knew them. Anyway, I guess the one thing that broke her was getting beat by the chicken that she killed and then it was tied around her neck until it rotted off. Apparently dogs don't like to be tied down to rotting meat. Hope you can resolve this issue.

 

[COChix]

Thank you. I can't tell if the chick ate a lot or if something is wrong with the crop (it's the one that hatched last, the really small one). He's behaving normally as of yesterday evening before they all went to sleep, so I'm hoping that he just ate a lot & his crop looks swelled up because the rest of him is so scrawny. I guess I'll find out in an hour or so when they wake up.

How was the crop later any different?

 

[uzisuzuki]

How was the crop later any different?

It is a little smaller & he's acting normally - starting to do those little sprints while trying to flap his wings, eating, drinking & playing with the other 3. It seems that he might just be too scrawny for his appetite/crop not looking odd. At least, I hope that's it. I guess I'm assuming that if he was in pain he'd be vocal about it & I probably shouldn't do that. He's acting completely normal, though, just a day behind everyone else. He does have some physical issues that I'm not sure will right themselves as/if he continues to grow (his wings look too short) that worry me for the future, but I'm trying to focus on day by day with him. He might not make it to that future.

 

[coop410silkies]

Thank you. I can't tell if the chick ate a lot or if something is wrong with the crop (it's the one that hatched last, the really small one). He's behaving normally as of yesterday evening before they all went to sleep, so I'm hoping that he just ate a lot & his crop looks swelled up because the rest of him is so scrawny. I guess I'll find out in an hour or so when they wake up.

I am happy to hear that your chick seems otherwise normal. IMO, you can't worry too much when it comes to precious stock. I always thought a big puffed out crop was something to marvel at - a good sign, so to speak, that it was healthy and eating a lot. I can distinctly remember remarking at one of my chicks that it had a quite marvelous chest. Just goes to show you ------------------- . OTOH, if it wasn't eating and pooping a lot, I would be worried. I did not hatch any chicks this year - yet, as I am having so much trouble with all the ones I hatched last year. I have not hatched and brooded more than several dozens of chicks, and a few have died - but I seriously doubt that it was ever from feeding chick starter. I hope if anyone has had an issue with this, (s)he will let you know. Good luck with your babies!

 

[coop410silkies]

Uzi, as a deaf, aged, and independent thinker, I have suffered the effects of harassment much as you - and others here - have. I agree with all your outrage and advice. I want to add my 2 cents worth. Never ever resign: make your employers fire you and make it hard for them to do that; have your recourses sourced and planned out. The senior residence Corp where I worked accepted Medicare and was required to keep an HR office, the Director of which was also the corp's Associate Director, as well as the Director of Assisted Living where I worked. These were the three hats she wore and the the three titles conferred by them. I never knew which hat she was wearing on any given day, and she never told. It was quite impossible to get fair and equal promotion of rights under such a system, just as it is impossible to get it in government beurocracies It is next to impossible to fire a civil service employee, even your loathsome coworker. A boatload of complaints will not get it done, but a consistent paper trail of them just might make a small difference in a hearing. Yes, document, document, document. You might want to keep a journal, and when you have something that amounts to evidence, make a record of it and write a factual, objective complaint citing the attached copy of your evidence and other recipients of your complaint letter. Make three copies: one for you, one for the EEOC & one for the file. Address the original to your HR person and sign and date your documents to be sent. You must write the EEOC a letter explaining succinctly the "attached" and attach your complaint letter to it. Faxes and emails will work here, too, I think. You may want to simply orally recite your complaint to your HRadvisor, but if you do this, you really should ask her if it is OK to record the interview. You should ask her/him what action you might expect from your complaint and by what time you might expect to see it. Then wait and see what happens. Act like your HR is your best friend and give the person fair benefit of the doubt, but don't let him/her blow you off. Your HR should, at the very least, make a copy of your complaint that he signs and dates recvd and returns to you. He SHOULD do this, without a suggestion from you. If he doesn't, you have at least some idea of where he is coming from. You COULD let it rest, and then ask for confirmation in your followup letter, or perhaps do the confirmation yourself by opening with "This is to confirm blah blah blah" and then closing with a mild request for a signed/dated copy of your complaint. This is YOUR access to resources for equality. You may have to consistently and vigorously assert your access, but it is your access. Be positive and constructive in your suggestions, if you have any to make (it's always good to have constructive suggestions, though). Your supervisor may believe he is protected by a government shield, but the minute you step inside his door, he is yours. So after you've spoken to him, ask him you might best follow up with him. He will know you are serious and maybe he will be willing to do some things to make life less confrontational at work. If he doesn't, keep cool and keep at it.

I know that you know the above scenario may not be applicable to your situation. The principles will apply, however. You must foresee the consequences of your actions, and make sure that every action moves toward and ensures that consequence. You don't just make a telephone call, you make it and confirm it with a written follow-up. You don't talk about an interview, you provide a transcript or tape copy of the interview. If your co-worker wants some of your duties, figure out which ones are OK with you for him to have and ask him/her if (s)he'd be willing to meet with you and your supervisor to work something out. Don't know if that sort of thing is possible, but it is not a bad strategy if you don't want to be remembered as a troublemaker. If your co-worker refuses such an invitation, note it in your meeting with the Supervisor. Make requests - they don't hurt as long as they remain requests - ask for what you really want. Dwell in your issue until you can make a plan, then make it and stick to it. It will give purpose to your suffering.

My mother was my greatest and wisest mentor. She said, "Get it in writing." HOWEVER, had she she received all the writing I just wrote above, she would throw up. Good Luck. (She had a weak stomach that failed to empty)

 

[COChix]

Cut a smaller hole in the door on the side where the chicks are and it took them no time at all to be out with the adults. We have begun integration, they have access to their side and hopefully none of the adults can fit in the door. The babies will have to be rounded up and shown where their heat pad cave mama is tonight. They will hopefully learn how to go in and out of the coop by themselves over the next week or so. They are are three weeks old today and So far things today have gone great with the adults.