Hello from NC

[ronott1]

You are going to love it here!



The reptiles are not in the image, but you are well on the way to being an expert at chicken math!

 

[sugarbeakers]

Thank you for the welcome everyone. Currently building the coop and run, so will post when completed.

 

[sugarbeakers]

On Monday (hatching day) Meyer’s called as they did not have a silver laced Cochin for me. I quickly decided on a Jubilee Orpington, and paid the difference. My husband and I were glued to our phones waiting for shipping updates and did not sleep well last night knowing they were arriving today (Wednesday).
The chicks arrived this morning at 4:30 am. Having read about some people’s experiences with the USPS, I spoke with our mail carrier about the chicks and my concerns. She talked with the workers at the post office and they called us as soon as the chicks arrived and brought them out to the car. Could not have been more pleased.
When we opened the box, there were only 4 chicks, even though we ordered 5. Upon lifting the nesting material, we found the fifth chick (Blue Orpington) had not survived the journey. She looked like she had been squeezed, even though the box was in perfect condition. She was the chick I wanted, in addition to the silver laced Polish, so was disheartened. We will report the loss after the 48 hour period.
I am grateful for all of the advice and shared experiences on BYC. We had the brooder set up yesterday, had the ceramic heat emitter on and the,peratire regulated before we went to sleep last night. I also ordered poultry Nutridrench and had it mixed with their water and ready to go. The two Light Brahmas and Jubilee Orpington quickly took to drinking and walked around exploring the brooder. However, the Silver Laced Polish was very shaky and very weak. She hunkered down in our hands and didn’t want to be put down. She feebly tried drinking a bit, and wobbled over to the food when the other chicks found their crumbles. My husband filled a syringe with the Nutridrench solution and dribbled drops to the SLP every few minutes. After about an hour, she was put back in the brooder where she ate some more. She had a full crop after a bit and became content.
Fourteen hours later, it seems everyone is happy. They lazily peep, run around the brooder, huddle under the heat every once in a while, and play with the shavings. It’s hilarious when they run, but their bodies almost seem to get away from them.
They also get excited when we walk into the room and run over to the corner waiting for us to put a hand in. Then they scramble to get on the hand or rub against it almost like a cat. They enjoy having their necks lightly scratched and close their eyes, sometimes nodding off.
I will include a pic of the four girls. I’m hoping the JO is, in reality, a Jubilee Orpington, as it doesn’t look like most of the pics online.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy

 

[ronott1]

On Monday (hatching day) Meyer’s called as they did not have a silver laced Cochin for me. I quickly decided on a Jubilee Orpington, and paid the difference. My husband and I were glued to our phones waiting for shipping updates and did not sleep well last night knowing they were arriving today (Wednesday).
The chicks arrived this morning at 4:30 am. Having read about some people’s experiences with the USPS, I spoke with our mail carrier about the chicks and my concerns. She talked with the workers at the post office and they called us as soon as the chicks arrived and brought them out to the car. Could not have been more pleased.
When we opened the box, there were only 4 chicks, even though we ordered 5. Upon lifting the nesting material, we found the fifth chick (Blue Orpington) had not survived the journey. She looked like she had been squeezed, even though the box was in perfect condition. She was the chick I wanted, in addition to the silver laced Polish, so was disheartened. We will report the loss after the 48 hour period.
I am grateful for all of the advice and shared experiences on BYC. We had the brooder set up yesterday, had the ceramic heat emitter on and the,peratire regulated before we went to sleep last night. I also ordered poultry Nutridrench and had it mixed with their water and ready to go. The two Light Brahmas and Jubilee Orpington quickly took to drinking and walked around exploring the brooder. However, the Silver Laced Polish was very shaky and very weak. She hunkered down in our hands and didn’t want to be put down. She feebly tried drinking a bit, and wobbled over to the food when the other chicks found their crumbles. My husband filled a syringe with the Nutridrench solution and dribbled drops to the SLP every few minutes. After about an hour, she was put back in the brooder where she ate some more. She had a full crop after a bit and became content.
Fourteen hours later, it seems everyone is happy. They lazily peep, run around the brooder, huddle under the heat every once in a while, and play with the shavings. It’s hilarious when they run, but their bodies almost seem to get away from them.
They also get excited when we walk into the room and run over to the corner waiting for us to put a hand in. Then they scramble to get on the hand or rub against it almost like a cat. They enjoy having their necks lightly scratched and close their eyes, sometimes nodding off.
I will include a pic of the four girls. I’m hoping the JO is, in reality, a Jubilee Orpington, as it doesn’t look like most of the pics online.

I am sorry you lost one!

She was not necessarily squished. They look like that when they die sometimes.

I hope you get a refund