Hands on hatching and help

[WVduckchick]

I lost a lavender orpington overnight. Got home yesterday and it was in the middle of the brooder, looked like the rest had stomped it pretty heavily. Nursed it all evening, turned the hatcher down to about 95 and put it in there alone, it was dead this morning. I think it was a failure to thrive situation.

Then this morning noticed one that appears to have a slipped tendon. All the others looked good last night, so I'm not sure how I missed this one. But I doubt it will make it either. Its alone in the hatcher now. I wrapped the leg, but don't hold much hope for it.

But I'm still super happy with 27 fat and healthy. That's a lot of chicks in one tote box, jumping all over each other. Does anyone remember the childhood game "Red Rover"? I think these chicks somehow learned it! lol

 

[AmyLynn2374]

I lost a lavender orpington overnight. Got home yesterday and it was in the middle of the brooder, looked like the rest had stomped it pretty heavily. Nursed it all evening, turned the hatcher down to about 95 and put it in there alone, it was dead this morning. I think it was a failure to thrive situation.

Then this morning noticed one that appears to have a slipped tendon. All the others looked good last night, so I'm not sure how I missed this one. But I doubt it will make it either. Its alone in the hatcher now. I wrapped the leg, but don't hold much hope for it.

But I'm still super happy with 27 fat and healthy. That's a lot of chicks in one tote box, jumping all over each other. Does anyone remember the childhood game "Red Rover"? I think these chicks somehow learned it! lol

That's sad.
Lol on the red rover. They sure are fun to watch.

 

[jenniferlamar70]

The seramas are starting to hatch
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Omg so tiny.. How adorable!

I lost a lavender orpington overnight. Got home yesterday and it was in the middle of the brooder, looked like the rest had stomped it pretty heavily. Nursed it all evening, turned the hatcher down to about 95 and put it in there alone, it was dead this morning. I think it was a failure to thrive situation.

Then this morning noticed one that appears to have a slipped tendon. All the others looked good last night, so I'm not sure how I missed this one. But I doubt it will make it either. Its alone in the hatcher now. I wrapped the leg, but don't hold much hope for it.

But I'm still super happy with 27 fat and healthy. That's a lot of chicks in one tote box, jumping all over each other. Does anyone remember the childhood game "Red Rover"? I think these chicks somehow learned it! lol

Sorry for your loss.
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[jenniferlamar70]

I know this site is mostly for hatching but does anyone here know anything about raising goslings? I have a pair of pilgrims who are 6 weeks old. The female keeps plucking feathers from our gander. Last night he had blood all over his wings. Can't seem to figure out why she is doing it...

 

[AmyLynn2374]

I know this site is mostly for hatching but does anyone here know anything about raising goslings? I have a pair of pilgrims who are 6 weeks old. The female keeps plucking feathers from our gander. Last night he had blood all over his wings. Can't seem to figure out why she is doing it...

Dang. She sounds like a witch...lol

 

[ChcknNurse]

Most seem to be getting stuck to the shells this stuff is like glue. Think I will have to help them all out! I'll do the same as I done with the rest and take it nice and slow. When they finally get out can I bathe them in warm water to get it off?

You can, but it doesn't come off with water easily. I went through this with a couple recently. It was horrible. Carefully peeling the membrane off the chick later, use ointment (without pain killer/lidocaine) and rub it into the membrane first to soften, if possible. Then, remove. Be careful that when removing that it's not going to tear skin, it's possible it will take down. I tried to bathe with warm water after. I am not sure it made much difference. Then, back into the bator to fluff. It needs the fluff to maintain heat. One of mine could not fluff at all, the other improved. The one never would eat and wasted away. The other thrived with the others.

 

[Pyxis]

I know this site is mostly for hatching but does anyone here know anything about raising goslings? I have a pair of pilgrims who are 6 weeks old. The female keeps plucking feathers from our gander. Last night he had blood all over his wings. Can't seem to figure out why she is doing it...

They like to chew. Mine like to chew on my clothes, hair, etc. They like to play and without an outlet they will chew on each other. Have you been able to get them outside to eat grass? That would distract her. Otherwise you could hang something else in the brooder for her to play with and chew on, like a scrap of fabric or a piece of rope. Make sure she can't accidentally swallow it.

 

[jenniferlamar70]

Dang. She sounds like a witch...lol

I'm sure he thinks so too lol

They like to chew. Mine like to chew on my clothes, hair, etc. They like to play and without an outlet they will chew on each other. Have you been able to get them outside to eat grass? That would distract her. Otherwise you could hang something else in the brooder for her to play with and chew on, like a scrap of fabric or a piece of rope. Make sure she can't accidentally swallow it.

Yes we have really warm weather so they spend the day out in the yard. Lots of room. They only come in the brooder at night now and she doesn't do it then. Only when they are outside. She is actually eating his feathers. They have plenty of food so she shouldn't be deficient in anything..

 

[Pyxis]

s actually eating his feathers. They have plenty of food so she shouldn't be deficient in anything..

Well that's a new one on me, lol. Never had one actually eat feathers. How much protein is in the feed they're eating?

 

[jenniferlamar70]

Well that's a new one on me, lol. Never had one actually eat feathers. How much protein is in the feed they're eating?

Its Purina flock raiser. 20 percent protien. I read not enough protein could lead to that but 20 percent seems more then enough I think.