I'm a new mom! *chicken mom* DUW

[jc12551]

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.

 

[frankie5316]

congrats!!

good luck with those chicks. sorry about your loss.

 

[McGoo]

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.

 

[tiki244]

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

 

[jc12551]

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!

 

[jc12551]

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.

 

[amaliayosa]

Aw, they are just too sweet! Congratulations!