Live chick in trouble - graphic pics - help!

[farrier!]

I am sure I am not the only one checking back and learning so much from this.
Impressive job with him and great information.
Thanks all!!!!!

 

[girlsaint]

I have been lurking for awhile- a few months this time and a few months a year or so back, and I have to say this thread was all I needed to register and post. I have some hatching eggs coming today, and was looking for information for my first incubation period.

This thread CAPTIVATED me. Each new post, I was afraid that the little feller had perished. I am pleased that this community provided support, and that you were there to provide the care he needed to pull through.

Kudos to you and to the BYC Forum!

Kelly
Mom to 3 kids 20,18,and 9 ;Hogan (1yr old Chocolate Lab) ; A Frizzle/Cochin Pair and A white unknown feather footed chicken that lives with the frizzles.

 

[Kezzie]

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I have to agree with girlsaint. I started reading this thread this morning and couldn't stop. I had tears rolling down my face and my husband thought I was a lunatic.

What amazes me most is that there are so many experienced people here in these forums willing to help out and provide support in a crisis like this. These forums are what gave me the confidence to order my first chicks and I am very thankful that everyone is here!

And...GO CHICKY!!!!!

 

[kellykate]

Whoa -- this is amazing!! I have my finger crossed for your little chicky -- keep us posted!! Amazing job keeping him alive this long -- truly a labor of love!

 

[andbab]

Wow what a wonderful job you are doing. I can't believe you have been able to keep the little chick going. What a fighter. You are doing great.

 

[Cetawin]

This little one is a tough one. Go Chicky

excellent work with this baby. I would leave him where he is with his stuffed buddy until that yolk sac dries up and falls off. Keep giving him his solution so he stays hydrated.

 

[Lobzi]

I hear your concern about the absorption of the yolk. Since the yolk is to provide nutrition for the first couple of days of the baby's life, wouldnt it make sense to feed him raw yolk if it doesnt absorb the entire thing? I am by no means an expert but I can be logical in my thinking.
This is so great that you got the little guy this far. Good luck to both of you. I bet it makes it if you can just keep nutrition and water in him.

 

[Cherlyn]

Thank you all so much for your responses and encouragement... it means so much to me to know I have your support and help.

The chick is resting now... hopefully the worst is over. He is perfectly willing to drink, but is not interested yet in feeding. The yolk is relatively unchanged... drying a little bit, but at a very slow rate. The temp in his box has been about 98, but he has not been panting. He has been cuddling with his stuffed puppy.

More updates will come in a little while - I need to take a break so I can pay some much-deserved attention to my lovely husband and sons!

~Cherlyn

 

[thechickenchick]

This thread was the first thing I checked this morning. I expected a sad post but no... Wow! He/she looks like hes doing great. You have done a wonderful job. You should be very proud of yourself!

I will be thinking of you and checking back often. Keep up the good work!

 

[selinagil]

I am so happy that your little chick is doing better---I thought he wouldn't make it! I really think he will be fine now though, as long as he is under your care

Congrats!