Colorado

[daisychick]

I have had a lot of losses with chicks, but I always have those that make it. I tend to spoil the survivors and it seems to make it a little better. I have also tried to not get attached to chicks in their first few weeks because they are so delicate. I hope all of the rest of yours make it and grow up big and strong.

 

[Georgetown]

So sad for you! My lil guys are definitely part of my family so I know it must be tough.

 

[Chick_In_The_Burbs]

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Spoil the survivors big time. That's all I can think of...

 

[colowyo0809]

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It takes time, and experience, and knowing you have the others. How is everyone doing there today? It's always a bummer when a chick dies, can make you feel like you did something wrong. When we ordered from Sandhill last year, only 6 arrived alive out of a box of 28. CJ (my partner) was so upset, and totally unwilling to even think about ordering chicks through the mail again. However, they are sending us a replacement order this spring, so, we'll see how that goes. Good luck!

Oh, and in answer to your how do you dispose question, I usually burn our dead. This way I don't have to worry about vermin in the trash, and if there is any disease hopefully the fire takes care of it

 

[jdopler]

the losses are so hard to deal with!! I think if it were easy to deal with we would lose our humanity though..
best of luck with the rest!!

 

[Chick_In_The_Burbs]

It is SOOO beautiful out today. Still cold though...

How is everyone spending their President's Day?

 

[Coopa Cabana]

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Sneaking breaks at work to check in with BYC!

 

[IdealisticRoo]

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Freezing at work, slow here, so "playing" on BYC!

I am so glad that Elizabeth Country Corner was closed yesterday or I would have stopped there yesterday and bought MANY more chicks! Hopefully the 2 hour drive from here will keep me out of trouble! I already have PLENTY of chicks!

There are 39 chicks in the ginormous brooder! Always room for a few more! I am almost glad that the local feed store does not order chicks here until "after Easter"! Bad for business, but good for me!

 

[Rockin' Reds]

Little bit of work (hopefully extremely minimal) and tending to the chickens!

And it's my birthday! YAY!

 

[Chick_In_The_Burbs]

Rockin' Reds :

Little bit of work (hopefully extremely minimal) and tending to the chickens!

And it's my birthday! YAY!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RED!!!