Ferragosto adopt-an-egg hatch-a-long

[Altairsky]

Anyway that was Siena who got the mouse.

 

[thecatumbrella]

Good girl, Siena!

 

[jxp]

If anyone is worried about chicks chocking on layer pellets.

My cheeks are sore, then I realized I've been watching this sweet momma and these adorable babies for four minutes. that long is hard.
Buonasera Augustus and hatch mates

 

[Altairsky]

Kiwi teaching her babies how to dust bath

 

[thecatumbrella]

Kiwi teaching her babies how to dust bath

Kiwi, you’re so funny! Maybe could have picked a more open spot instead of wedged between sticks. Babies are adorable, of course.

 

[Altairsky]

Peach wants cuddles, dad is jealous, and the chicks makes everything sound like a kindergarten.

 

[jxp]

Peach wants cuddles, dad is jealous, and the chicks makes everything sound like a kindergarten.

What a sweetie.

 

[Altairsky]

Olive and Diddu has a serious case of cocci and I had to put them in the brooder. They're getting the strongest sulfa I have available.

 

[jxp]

Olive and Diddu has a serious case of cocci and I had to put them in the brooder. They're getting the strongest sulfa I have available. View attachment 4223556

 

[Altairsky]

Diddu seems improved but I don't think Olive will survive the night
They had a 3-in-one anticoccidial drug that is the strongest available here plus multi vitamin and electrolyte molasses water.