lost another silkie baby

[chixie]

I put poly visol in the water.I will go to the feed store for electrolites

 

[Keenonf]

I was talking to the feed store lady, and she said that if use wood shavings as bedding that sometimes they'll eat it and that may kill them. I'm using shredded paper. I like using that a whole lot more then the shavings. Most homes have a paper shredder because identity theft is on the rise. Plus I won't ever have to buy bedding again. I know its pretty cheap but all i have to do is get some old newspaper and I'm good.

 

[Airilith]

I lost one of my Ideal silkie chicks as well. I think she was a failure to thrive too. I'm very sorry for your losses

Two of mine did make it, and are now 13 wks and doing great. So hopefully the rest will be just fine.

 

[chixie]

I am sorry you lost a silkie ... I am watching my other ones very close. they seem to be ok.But then again I thought the other ones were ok ..I am making sure that they are eating and drinking.I even gring their starter up(hubby is not happy i used his food processor) but I am trying to give them the best chance that I can.I have older silkies also that are 5 months.I lost one of them at 31/2 months.I think from a head injury.it had wry neck got better and then relapsed a month later and didn't make it. I am over protective of my babies.