Mama Heating Pad in the Brooder (Picture Heavy) - UPDATE

[MesMama]

That snow is CRAZY!!!!

 

[perchie.girl]

Quote:
probably both

 

[MesMama]

probably both  

You may be right! Lol

 

[Redufresne]

@Redufresne
 and @bluie
 Is it possible that the MHP should be warmer than 72? The chicks are 2 weeks old, the temp in the room is 60. When I had chicks in the house, the room temp was 70 -for my 90 year old dad - and the Brinsea was much warmer than the room - not sure how much warmer, but the chicks went under at night.

Perhaps they would notice warmer air coming out of the MHP if the temp was set higher? 

I have no clue about this, just trying to think it through.

It's actually closer to 80 inside the cave, I realize now. I raised the cave up a bit and made sure the door is open enough. I'm going to leave them be tonight because it's warmer in the room, and see how they do. At wrst they will huddle on top. They have a lot of feathers, too, so I will try not to stress about it.

I cannot thank all of you enough for the kindness and reassurance and advice. I am so grateful and happy that I found this forum and thread.

 

[Pattycat]

You know, I never thought of that. They are nice and warm in there though. I have a few that would rater be on top tha inside, but most of them are happy to be inside their little cave. I have left them alone in there, as long as they are happy. These little sweeties have eaten their weight in food and drank a bunch of water and are making the prettiest cooing type noises. It isn't a chirp like my girls make in the brooders with the lights. It is absolutely unbelieveable how sweet it is. I have htem in my room and they don't seem phased by anything. No worries, I have a cover over them so that the kittie cats cant get to them. I am just not ready for prime time with the big kids in the garage yet.

No more grabbing chickies, stupid cat!!!!

 

[Blooie]

After a night and half a day alternating between crying and being so mad I wanted to hit someone until they felt as bad as I do, guess where I ended up? Right where I was yesterday morning - looking forward to her being home - getting into the cabinets, calling me a "bowl" (don't ask) and giggling at things I see every day and barely notice anymore. Yep...exactly nowhere different. And that's a mighty doggone good feeling, let me tell you!!

We did get some good news in today's summarizing appointment. First, they were stunned at the difference in the spinal x-rays from 8 months ago to now. Because she's walking more, bearing weight, and staying more upright for most of the time, her scoliosis is correcting itself. In fact, they said that the curve was now so negligible they can't really even call it scoliosis anymore, although they will continue to monitor it closely.

They also were happy with the fact that her hips are beginning to stabilize and that the twisting in her shin bones is beginning to straighten. Her shins have been so torqued since she was born that this was really good news! They are far from normal, but they are better than they've ever been, and we'll take that! Again, it's all the weight bearing she does now that is making the difference.

Her kidneys, bladder, ureters, bowels and colon are still sound and healthy, so they have given the go-ahead for her MACE procedure. They are looking to schedule it for either late June or mid-July, and will be finalizing the dates and times as soon as we can coordinate our timing with theirs. Since Jenny and I will have to stay in Denver for about 3 weeks after the surgery, we have a lot to juggle

I have a couple of other places to post this, too, so forgive me for copy and pasting to other threads. Not something I normally do, but this little doll has so many people pulling for her that I don't want to leave anyone out who may be wondering. And thanks for everything. I'm sorry I got so down - I'm usually the most upbeat person but this just knocked the wind right out of me - out of all of us, for that matter.

 

[MesMama]

Awesome news @Blooie!!!!

 

[eagrbeavr]

That is so fantastic Blooie! Very happy for you and your fam, I can only imagine your relief and joy

 

[azygous]

Wow! Blooie! I'm sure you're like me in welcoming unexpected good news when it comes your way! This is absolutely awesome news!

 

[dyorto]

My chicks are a week old. Tonight I came up and they were sleeping on the MHP. They are happy and quiet. Is there reason I should put them under? Or is it ok just to let them be. I turned the pad down to 3 to make sure it wasn't because it was too hot under.