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[gotro17]

Well, I just euthanized that last chick that I helped out. He was not doing well, could not stand or use his legs at all (both completely folded up toward his head), breathing fast. I used the baking soda/vinegar CO2 chamber method - it was quick. It was sad, but not as sad as the thought of watching him suffer, which he most assuredly would have. And now I know how to do it using this method. I considered scissors, but opted for this instead.

The second chick was looking perkier, so he got yet another bath under running warm water to get the sticky stuff off, but is looking better - once dry, I will move him to the brooder tonight. He's had a delay in eating and drinking (tried to put in Grogel, he hasn't eaten any) - he will need to make it in the group. We will see if he survives overnight. I have a full day of work tomorrow - he'll need to make it through on his own.

- Ant Farm 

You did the right thing... I'm so sorry

 

[Saris]

Well, I just euthanized that last chick that I helped out. He was not doing well, could not stand or use his legs at all (both completely folded up toward his head), breathing fast. I used the baking soda/vinegar CO2 chamber method - it was quick. It was sad, but not as sad as the thought of watching him suffer, which he most assuredly would have. And now I know how to do it using this method. I considered scissors, but opted for this instead.

The second chick was looking perkier, so he got yet another bath under running warm water to get the sticky stuff off, but is looking better - once dry, I will move him to the brooder tonight. He's had a delay in eating and drinking (tried to put in Grogel, he hasn't eaten any) - he will need to make it in the group. We will see if he survives overnight. I have a full day of work tomorrow - he'll need to make it through on his own.

- Ant Farm 

he's in chickie heaven. Sorry you had to do that.

Guys i have a question if i have a young hen that is not ready to lay yet and a roo mounts her, is it dangerous?

Not dangerous at all.

 

[kissofcrimson]

Awh man I'm sorry about your chicks.

I didn't want to make a thread just to say that my first little baby chick hatched!! Now I'm anxious to make sure he/she doesn't burn to death under the heat lamp or die for some unknown reason. I've only got two eggs ready right now (started with 6 and they were my test eggs) but it doesn't hatch for the next 2 days.

 

[lozerface79]

he's in chickie heaven. Sorry you had to do that.
Not dangerous at all.

Thanks.

Im sorry that you had to as well mate. Im hopeful for the others!

 

[lozerface79]

Awh man I'm sorry about your chicks.

I didn't want to make a thread just to say that my first little baby chick hatched!! Now I'm anxious to make sure he/she doesn't burn to death under the heat lamp or die for some unknown reason. I've only got two eggs ready right now (started with 6 and they were my test eggs) but it doesn't hatch for the next 2 days.

Go chickies go!

 

[hippiestink]

Morning folks! Busy day for me around the homestead. Sky's clear so I'll be working on cleaning out the coop and figuring out the garden. Hope y'all are having a good Thursday!

 

[sarah25bear]

So last night I started 41 eggs in my incubator this is my first time doing this so hopefully things go well they are just farm chicks my hens are Rhode Island Red and barred rocks and my rooster is a partridge Cochin ... So here goes!!!

 

[scottcaddy]

Good Chilly Thursday Morning Everybody.
Stay warm , it's a drink a lot of coffee kinda day here.
Scott

 

[scottcaddy]

So last night I started 41 eggs in my incubator this is my first time doing this so hopefully things go well they are just farm chicks my hens are Rhode Island Red and barred rocks and my rooster is a partridge Cochin ... So here goes!!!

SB nice to meet you!

That will be an interesting mix!
Good luck!
Scott

 

[canadachickens]

SB nice to meet you!
That will be an interesting mix!
Good luck!
Scott

Good morning Scott and welcome SB!
A bit chilly here this morning at - 18, but sunshine and clear skies for the next few days at least.
Stay warm and have a good day everyone!