The only reason I am remotely caught up is because i am nursing an 8wk old. When he's done I probably will get hopelessly behind
I remember those days of being tied down to the nursing chair! By the time they're 2, you'll miss having a stationary job as you're chasing them around the house. Of course mine are school age, so now we go running all over town.
Yep. As soon as that cord dries, snip it off if it doesnt fall off on its own. It is important to remove it so the chick doesnt rip it off dragging the shell around. This happens once in awhile. You should wait until it is dried though. It may gently come off on its own.
Does this look normal to u hatchers? just hatched about 30 min ago. if you look close you can see something that looks like an umbilical cord still attached, is that normal?
Quote: I use the calf manna product, and hand feed a little daily, like a teaspoon to the goat needing the extra boost. Its really good for nursing does, My Sugar looked terribly thin after the twins were born, so I put her on it.
It really varies, I had a hen last year keep her chicks 12 weeks, they went off on their own finally. Took her forever to finally start laying again.Opinions, please--
Is 3-4 weeks post hatch long enough for a hen to get out of her broody phase? How long does a hen need to rear chicks to end her broody streak? Does this question make sense?
The goal of having her hatch chicks was to end her broody phase. I don't want to remove the chicks from her at 3 weeks, only to have her go right back to sitting instead of laying.
Oh thats great news!
. I find I am enjoying nursing more this time because it gives me a much needed break at times (and other times it is stressful because I can't do everything at once )
