Hi there - new to Backyard Chickens (and Ducks) forum....
I have a new mom with a nest of 7 babies she had on the 8th of June... about 5 days in I noticed that 2 of the 7 babies kept falling over....
First let me say 5 of the babies are completely fine - and mom is a champ protecting her babies and taking good care of them
2 of the babies kept falling over - so i made some calls - and googled to see what could be done ....
I was feeding medicated feed per the animal supply store which is apparently a big no no.... switched feed after 2 days to non medicated all flock starter.
start them on brewers yeast in their starter
babies still not doing good a few days later - and i am helping babies to eat and stay hydrated but its stressing mom out with me coming and grabbing 2 of her babies every few hours....
called a friend - she said to separate them and bring those 2 into the house in a box .... which i did about 4 days ago... still helping to feed and water the two who keep falling over by holding them upright while getting food/drink every few hours
One seems to be slightly improving = the other seems to have gotten worse...
I am giving the brewers yeast in their starter
I am giving poulty vitamin (a drop at a time) in their mouth....
Any other ideas on what to do... trying to figure out a way to keep a VERY VERY squirmy baby upright in the box for a few hours at a time while I am at work where he doesn't get out and fall over... he is spending so much time on his back, he has worn off the down on his back wings...
Help?!
I have a new mom with a nest of 7 babies she had on the 8th of June... about 5 days in I noticed that 2 of the 7 babies kept falling over....
First let me say 5 of the babies are completely fine - and mom is a champ protecting her babies and taking good care of them
2 of the babies kept falling over - so i made some calls - and googled to see what could be done ....
I was feeding medicated feed per the animal supply store which is apparently a big no no.... switched feed after 2 days to non medicated all flock starter.
start them on brewers yeast in their starter
babies still not doing good a few days later - and i am helping babies to eat and stay hydrated but its stressing mom out with me coming and grabbing 2 of her babies every few hours....
called a friend - she said to separate them and bring those 2 into the house in a box .... which i did about 4 days ago... still helping to feed and water the two who keep falling over by holding them upright while getting food/drink every few hours
One seems to be slightly improving = the other seems to have gotten worse...
I am giving the brewers yeast in their starter
I am giving poulty vitamin (a drop at a time) in their mouth....
Any other ideas on what to do... trying to figure out a way to keep a VERY VERY squirmy baby upright in the box for a few hours at a time while I am at work where he doesn't get out and fall over... he is spending so much time on his back, he has worn off the down on his back wings...
Help?!
