Today I bought 8 chicks from another BYC member, via another member. One expired shortly after getting home , but the rest are good. I think I have: 2 Australorps, 2 Ameraucanas, 2 Buff Orpingtons, and 1 Barred Rock. They are eating, drinking, sleeping, and pooping away! I am so excited. pics to come in a minute as soon as everyone goes to sleep In the brooder, making a mess: Ameraucanas Buff Orpingtons Australorps Barred Rock Group Pic They got wet and are covered with poo. Their feet are caked and their butts were pasty. I have taken care of the worst of the butts, but the feet and the parts not impeding the flow of matter will have to wait until tomorrow. I think they are stressed enough.
Enjoy the lively little ones It is always so sad to lose one, but at least you have others to help you through your loss.
funny feet!!! those are some cute chicks amd congratulations. I came over from the other thread to see what was going on, you know, the h*****s
tiki, don't let the cat out of the bag with our 'other profession' One of the Ameraucanas almost didn't make it through the night. I unpasted it for the last time at 1am and it passed I think an entire intestine worth of matter. After that it started chirping and eating/drinking. I really feel like a new mom today! Good thing I don't have to work. I love Spring Break!
The little Ameraucana just unexpectantly had a seizure and died. One minute it was walking around, the next it is in on the ground dead.
