BubbaBubbles
Songster
Some of you may remember Daisy, the chick I rehabilitated. Sadly, she was killed yesterday after an attempt to reunite her with her mother, Truffles. Truffles acted so excited and happy when she saw Daisy... But then suddenly, I found her in the pen dead. Her face was mutilated and her wings had scars from being pecked and pulled on. I've been feeling so sick since it happened and so guilty. Today, Truffles has started stepping all over ANOTHER chick even though it's never been hurt. My scent has never bothered this hen, either. She and her roo Trifle know who I am and get so excited to see me. It's so strange, I don't understand. I know this is how nature is but I really want to prevent this from happening again. So far I don't think she's hurt this other chick? Trifle (roo) steps on him sometimes but it's usually accidental since he is pretty big. Other than that, they're well taken care of by both parents. But I haven't seen any pecking or neglect, other than sometimes finding this chick by itself. Daisy was pitiful back when she was first rejected after the attack. She couldn't follow them anywhere and while Trifle was concerned, Truffles just wanted her out. Which is when I began rehabilitating her. She had fully healed, I bathed her so she no longer had the scent of dog or medicine on her. But she still killed her. I've already decided she won't be having any more chicks and any eggs she lays will get collected, no questions asked.
