Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

Waiting to hear that she has eaten, too. She definitely does not appear to be distressed.

I may go toss some meal worms around to see if I can jump start her.

 

[ChicoryBlue]

I may go toss some meal worms around to see if I can jump start her.

If that doesn't work, what would happen if you were to lift her off the nest like you're been doing BUT set her down still in the coop, in front of the food?

 

[BY Bob]

Up and About
Sylvie is not as robust as I would like but her and Phyllis were up and about. I went to put fresh fish in and Phyllis let me feed her. Sylvie ate some fish and then seemed tired so Phyllis moved the nest to her. Sylvie is all tucked in right now under Mum but she did lay next to Phyllis for a while. It is 86°F ( 30°C) in the coop right now.

 

[BY Bob]

Teaching her Baby

Watch this amazing video as Phyllis teaches Sylvie to drink. Be still my heart!

 

[Blazinga]

Teaching her Baby

Watch this amazing video as Phyllis teaches Sylvie to drink. Be still my heart!

It seems despite all that has happened, one thing has gone right. I'm very for happy for you and Phyllis. I can't wait to watch the adventures of little Sylvie.

 

[BY Bob]

It seems despite all that has happened, one thing has gone right. I'm very for happy for you and Phyllis. I can't wait to watch the adventures of little Sylvie.

I don't think we are out of the woods yet but Phyllis is in control now. I trust her more than me at this point.

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

It was out walking around an hour ago. Then it went back under her. She knows.

Keep it up Phyllis

 

[ChicoryBlue]

Teaching her Baby

Watch this amazing video as Phyllis teaches Sylvie to drink. Be still my heart!

Is that dilute NutriDrench in there, something caloric at least for Sylvie? She is drinking a lot. Definitely weak. But progress, yay!!!

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

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.

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.

It’s so hard to be patient when one is so anxious.
Sounds like you’ve got everything you possibly can set up.
It’s up to them now Bob.

 

[ChicoryBlue]

I don't think we are out of the woods yet but Phyllis is in control now. I trust her more than me at this point.

Two things - is Sylvie pooping? And does one have to worry about a chick drowning in the waterer when a momma hen is there, or have you got that covered? Sylvie is so weak and tired, I'm afraid for that.