Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[RoyalChick]

Thanks Shad. She has not evicted from under her but neither has she taken it out for a walk yet. I don't know what to make of that.

Maybe she knows that it still needs to rest.
Or maybe as a new Mom she doesn't know what to do! Any sign it is eating?

 

[micstrachan]

The Black Polish is Gone

That leaves one.

I’m so sorry, Bob.

 

[micstrachan]

Sad to read that the black chick didn't make it. I don't think there was anything more you could have done under the circumstances Bob.
I hope Phyllis takes to Buffy.

X2 Totally agree you did everything you could. I am sincerely hoping some joy can come out of all this!

 

[micstrachan]

Bob, there’s feed and water right at the nest, right?

 

[goldenfingers]

Thanks Shad. She has not evicted from under her but neither has she taken it out for a walk yet. I don't know what to make of that.

Is it possible she thinks she's got a day or two before she needs to worry about getting the chick fed as would normally be the case with a newly hatched little one? I'm asking out of total ignorance here.

 

[featherhead007]

I'm sorry I did not respond sooner MJ. I was too busy trying to stay awake to bring the Buff through the night. I was also tired of crying everytime I read all of everyone's wonderful supportive posts. I was running out of tissue.

Is tissue, really the issue? When I’m using the restroom, I play poker, using toilet paper, and the game ends with a strait flush usually. I’ll shut up now.

 

[BY Bob]

Maybe she knows that it still needs to rest.
Or maybe as a new Mom she doesn't know what to do! Any sign it is eating?

The chick has not eaten or drank since I put it under her. It has come out three times. It is not cheeping like crazy. Phyllis is eating and is definitely not in a broody trance. She has been grooming and nest building.

 

[BY Bob]

Is it possible she thinks she's got a day or two before she needs to worry about getting the chick fed as would normally be the case with a newly hatched little one? I'm asking out of total ignorance here.

This exact question has been running through my mind.

@CrazyChookChookLady says that the chick could go get food and water if it wanted to do so. That I should be patient.

 

[Marie2020]

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Way to go mama phyllis. We are all so proud of you.

That's the best news thank you for letting us know.

. phyllis is the best mama girl

 

[BY Bob]

Feed

I have spread chick starter and grit all over the coop. If/when Phyllis takes her out, there will be easy food to get at.