July 2022 Hatch-A-Long

[gimmie birdies]

I had one last April, that was stuck, I washed him and he never really got his feather/fuzz back. I kept him separate from his hatch mates until I got younger chicks he could be with...

He is in the lower left. The pic I have of him when he was sticky, I am sure people thought he was dead..

Him today.

 

[UThobbyfarmer]

So now I'm thinking they may both need a real bath with a little soap. They still look wet but it has to be dry by now. I'm thinking they've got so much sticky on them it's not gonna let them get fluffy on their own. So, do we think it's a good idea to wash them and try to get some of the "glue" off?
ETA: The slightly stronger baby is starting to move around a bit. I think she's finally recovering some. The other is still just laying there. Idk if she's gonna make it. She still seems so stiff....

When I’ve had “crispy chicks” before I just hold them directly under the faucet with a steady stream of warm water. Then use my nails or tooth brush to scrub gently. Once they’re saturated it comes off well. No soap necessary but if I needed some I’d use Dawn. That stuff is very gentle. We used it as a flea dip on newborn kittens when I worked at a vet hospital. Then back into the incubator to fluff out.

This will still cause some stress. So you’ll have to weigh if it’s worth it with a chick who’s already struggling. They’ll need to be fluffed to proper regulate their body temperatures. However, does that need to be done immediately? Probably not. Waiting a day or so would be just fine. You’ll have to make the decision. Based on how they look in person.

 

[UThobbyfarmer]

First internal pip, DAY 19.View attachment 3204051

Excellent picture! Love that internal pip. About as perfect as it can get.

 

[UThobbyfarmer]

I had one last April, that was stuck, I washed him and he never really got his feather/fuzz back. I kept him separate from his hatch mates until I got younger chicks he could be with...

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He is in the lower left. The pic I have of him when he was sticky, I am sure people thought he was dead..
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Him today.

You always have such wonderful knowledge, and experiences, to share. He’s a very handsome bird these days!

 

[gimmie birdies]

It has been 48 hrs since my mail order chicks came. I only had that one SPeckled Sussex die that got squished. I was trying to figure out what to do with my 4.56 refund and asked how long it was I had to spend it, she said 30 days. I thought I could save it to my next order, like we used to. So I said, card it. Then I got a a diff email that said I could get a replacement chick for the 4.56 and If I bought 2 more since 3 is the minimum to ship, and they would get free shipping. I jumped back on the computer and talked to the lady that refunded me, and said, I didn't know that was an option, when I cashed out, she said it was still available, so I ordered paid for 3 more SS. I had some bad luck with SS, I think because I liked them so much. I had one I really liked but was going to HI for 2 weeks. I thought, I was going to order more after, and could replace it. But I didn't, and one I had before, my dad was watching my birds, and used a flimsy plastic bowl to feed them with and it flipped on top of my friendly SS. And this shipped one dying. I am getting 3 will be a good number.

I am also grateful, and slightly upset, I almost missed good deals and had to tumble on to them... My last order I got free shipping, but when I was dinking around with who to order, I almost didn't get the free shipping, so in the future I will ask what free shipping is included with. Also I have never had replacement chicks only credited cash for dead birds, and I didn't know the shipping for replacements were free, so def ask!

 

[gimmie birdies]

His name is Twiggy and he has no tail- That one guy Sour-(something) says it was a genetic goof, not rumpless breeds, but he does have a small comb.

 

[UThobbyfarmer]

My June chicks are turning their noses up at the dry mealworms. Good thing I bought 10lbs. Hopefully the July HAL catch on faster.

I picked up some of this from a local mill. To give as scratch and treats. It’s a beautiful feed (reminds me of Hippy Hens). Even smells good.

 

[junior67]

First internal pip, DAY 19.View attachment 3204051

Amazing picture!

 

[UThobbyfarmer]

His name is Twiggy and he has no tail- That one guy Sour-(something) says it was a genetic goof, not rumpless breeds, but he does have a small comb.

Wow! I thought it was the angle. So that’s just how he is?

Also, glad your read the Meyers emails and got a good deal on more SS. They’ll be a wonderful addition.

 

[FreedomFarm13]

When I’ve had “crispy chicks” before I just hold them directly under the faucet with a steady stream of warm water. Then use my nails or tooth brush to scrub gently. Once they’re saturated it comes off well. No soap necessary but if I needed some I’d use Dawn. That stuff is very gentle. We used it as a flea dip on newborn kittens when I worked at a vet hospital. Then back into the incubator to fluff out.

This will still cause some stress. So you’ll have to weigh if it’s worth it with a chick who’s already struggling. They’ll need to be fluffed to proper regulate their body temperatures. However, does that need to be done immediately? Probably not. Waiting a day or so would be just fine. You’ll have to make the decision. Based on how they look in person.

Thanks UT! I really appreciate the advice. They look pretty "crispy". I worry about that one especially because she had been pipped for about 36 hrs when I finally helped her out this morning, so I have no idea how long ago she actually absorbed her yolk. I'm worried about her starting to get really hungry in addition to being weak from the ordeal. I feel like my best option is gonna be to rinse and scrub with a kids toothbrush to get as much as possible off and then let them dry as much as possible in the bator before putting them in with the others. Do you wrap them in a towel to dry them a little first, or just put them right back in the bator?