I HAVE A BABY Update...;(

[kellieg1]

i have no experience culling chicks, but if i had to i would use the baking soda and vinegar method... i'm kind of a squeamish person and could never cut off its head or anything like that... i feel that this is the most humane way to go.. but thats just my opinion
heres the link: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...crippled-chick-vinegar-and-baking-soda-method
Good luck with the rest of your chicks!!

Thank you so much for posting this. I know that this is the best way to go.

On a happier note two more pips.

 

[kellieg1]

Ok, I just did it.

I know that it was best, but it still hurts.

 

[madi99]

Thank you so much for posting this. I know that this is the best way to go.

On a happier note two more pips.

no problem even though you are doing what's best for the chick its still hard

And yay! would love to see more pics when they're all fluffy


ETA:i'm sorry about your chick... but you made the right decision

 

[shelbear81]

Ok, I just did it.

I know that it was best, but it still hurts.

way to be strong! I know it had to be hard but he/she wouldn't have had much of a life even if it could survive, you saved it from lots of suffering!!

 

[kellieg1]

Thank you..

 

[HorseCrazyy]

 

[kellieg1]

Total of 6 babies! or I should say 8. One I had to cull and one that died in the shell. I don't know why the one died in the shell. It was almost out. Should I candle the rest? The last one was yesterday(Sunday).

 

[madi99]

yay!! congrats on your new babies!! it cant hurt to candle the rest of them... when was the 21st day?

 

[MEchickenfarmer33]

CONGRATS!!!!!! I know the feeling and its the best feeling ever knowing you are an accomplished chick hatcher ever though mama did most of it. Regardless it is still awesome!!!

 

[HorseCrazyy]

Yay! Thats so exciting I love new chicks!!!