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[lindalouly]

Yes. I would....

If it dries him up. If not put him under a heat lamp. Poor baby. I had one like that. He still going.

 

[Sally Sunshine]

Greetings and good morning all.

Okay, I finally got my little chick to hatch. Sometime between 3:30 am and 8:00 am CST. However this is what I saw when I got up and checked on "him"



He seems to be dry, but has gunk on him still. Plus, I am not sure what is going on with his vent area.

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YOU MADE IT! Welcome!!

Did you have to assist this little one? if so its a bit of the yolk/umbily area, make sure others dont peck at it. start electrolytes as soon as you can with that one, grab it out and get it to the brooder.

Still air needs a different temp thats why you are having a late hatch..

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[mirandaleecon]

I've run into bears that way! Lucky they were as scared of me...

We have bears around here and they aren't afraid of anything!

I was sitting outside my house the other night and heard a car's tires screech and a thud. Thought someone got into an accident in front of my house, turns out they just slammed into a bear! They said he rolled over and just walked away. Did a number on their hood and smash their light though!

 

[Sally Sunshine]

The other important thing I did that I think everyone needs to do is find a spot in your house that is the most stable as far as temperature goes. Mine was pretty closed in cause we do run a 22 percent humidity already in our house.

great advice!

I'm not sure I could stick around long enough to find out if the bear was more scared of me......

x2 !!!

We have bears around here and they aren't afraid of anything!

I was sitting outside my house the other night and heard a car's tires screech and a thud. Thought someone got into an accident in front of my house, turns out they just slammed into a bear! They said he rolled over and just walked away. Did a number on their hood and smash their light though!

dang!!! no way!!

 

[Lanine]

Sally, he is the only one out of 5 that did hatch. One was unfertile, and the other three didnt make it to lock down, which I am leaning towards the temp being the problem there. So he is in the bator all by himself. I did help him zip, but left him to finish over night on his own.

I have pine shavings in my brooder right now, should I put something else down for him? This is the first time I have hatched one of my own, I have raised many baby's in the brooder.

 

[LittleLakePhil]

I'm not sure I could stick around long enough to find out if the bear was more scared of me......

I only got chased by a bear once....she had cubs....I ran real fast.....she quit chasing....thank God.
Mostly they run so fast you don't have time to do much but watch them go. But I still always respect them. Lots of bears here!!! Can't even have a bird feeder.

 

[Sally Sunshine]

Sally, he is the only one out of 5 that did hatch. One was unfertile, and the other three didnt make it to lock down, which I am leaning towards the temp being the problem there. So he is in the bator all by himself.

I have pine shavings in my brooder right now, should I put something else down for him? This is the first time I have hatched one of my own, I have raised many baby's in the brooder.

paper towels and sprinkle some feed and give water with ACV and or electrolytes yeppers.... yep still air needs more heat or bad hatch



DIP THE BEAK OF THE CHICK IN THE WATER BEFORE YOU TURN IT LOOSE in the brooder. A taste of water right away helps them to find more water soon. If your chicks are at all stressed, add about 3 tablespoons of brown or table sugar to each quart of water for extra energy. Most baby bird loss is caused because the bird doesn't start to eat or drink. Never let your bird run out of water. http://odysseyranch.com/Chick Care Tips.html

Homemade Electrolyte Recipe for weak/ill chicks
2 C. Water
2 TBL. Brown Sugar, honey or molasses
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp. Baking Soda
Mix until all dry ingredients dissolve & Keep refrigerated
You could also use electrolyte drinks Gatorade or Pedialyte, or
3 drops of POLYVISOL (liquid childrens A-B-D vitamins)
Slowly drip along inner edge of lower beak.
How To Raise Baby Chicks
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/...ks-the-first-60-days-of-raising-baby-chickens

Raising your chicks
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/raising-your-baby-chicks

Dont forget to have Sav-A-Chick™ Electrolyte and Vitamin Supplement on hand! AND ITS CHEAP at TSC its Balanced electrolytes supplement for newly hatched and adult chickens, ducks, turkeys, and other domestic poultry. Fortified with vitamins A, D3, E, C, K, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9 and B12. Convenient, single-use packets each mix into one gallon of drinking water. Use during hot weather or other stress to support optimal hydration and bird health. JUST IN CASE you have a weak bird! OR You can add sugar to the water in the first couple of days.


http://www.mypetchicken.com/backyard-chickens/chicken-care/chapter-4-caring-for-baby-chicks.aspx
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[Sally Sunshine]

Lanine also its a loner so add a little mirror, some stuffed animals for it to snuggle to if you have them... or a clean feather duster they love in the brooder. I would try to find another chick on CL or somewhere to keep it company if you can, or if you have a broody hen try seeing if she will take the chick after that stem is gone.

 

[Lanine]

Lanie also its a loner so add a little mirror, some stuffed animals for it to snuggle to if you have them... or a clean feather duster they love in the brooder. I would try to find another chick on CL or somewhere to keep it company if you can, or if you have a broody hen try seeing if she will take the chick after that stem is

I will put a feather duster in there with him. My girls haven't gotten broody yet. Will he eventually fluff up on his own in the brooder? He looks so pathetic right now not being fluffy.

 

[Chaos18]

I only got chased by a bear once....she had cubs....I ran real fast.....she quit chasing....thank God.
Mostly they run so fast you don't have time to do much but watch them go. But I still always respect them. Lots of bears here!!! Can't even have a bird feeder.

Thankfully never been chased by a bear or deer.....although I have been chased up a tree by a wild pig before and that was scary enough as they can really mess you up if they get a hold of you.