- Aug 12, 2014
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OK, chicks have been fine since shipment (McMurray, first week in Feb, 86/100 survived).
We have 25 in a big brooder in the basement.
They had electrolytes and probiotics in the water for the first two weeks. Now on regular water and Dumor chick feed.
I just noticed tonight that one black Australorp has his head tucked under himself sometimes and walks backwards!! He seems of a good weight and the same size as the other chicks. Maybe I caught this early enough?
I have Sav-A-Chick and Probiotics on hand so I added that to the waterer. What other steps should I take to help this girl? What am I doing wrong? They have been brooded at the appropriate temperatures in my basement boiler room and have a big window for light. Could it be lack of fresh, outdoor air? Lack of fresh greens? I haven't started them on any veggies or anything and don't have grit in there yet.
What other things should I be doing? Do I need to separate her? I hate to do that and she seems fine with the others. Just want to make sure she's eating and drinking ok.
Sarah
We have 25 in a big brooder in the basement.
They had electrolytes and probiotics in the water for the first two weeks. Now on regular water and Dumor chick feed.
I just noticed tonight that one black Australorp has his head tucked under himself sometimes and walks backwards!! He seems of a good weight and the same size as the other chicks. Maybe I caught this early enough?
I have Sav-A-Chick and Probiotics on hand so I added that to the waterer. What other steps should I take to help this girl? What am I doing wrong? They have been brooded at the appropriate temperatures in my basement boiler room and have a big window for light. Could it be lack of fresh, outdoor air? Lack of fresh greens? I haven't started them on any veggies or anything and don't have grit in there yet.
What other things should I be doing? Do I need to separate her? I hate to do that and she seems fine with the others. Just want to make sure she's eating and drinking ok.
Sarah