My hen has a prolapsed vent !

[Eggcessive]

Oh how sweet they are. The broody will take good care of them. Two things I see which may be a problem. First, the water in the bird bath might be a danger the first two weeks. Chicks are drawn to water in the first week or two, and they will jump in a deep pan and drown. So I would cover it with a screen for 2 weeks, then it will be safe later. The second thing is that they shouldn’t be eating scratch grains. They need a balanced chick starter or flock raiser, which your older chickens can eat as well, as long as you put out some crushed oyster shell for the hens to take as they need for egg shells. Once the chicks are about 20 weeks old, you can change back to layer feed. Scratch should only be used as a treat, and chick grit is needed to digest any foods other than chick starter.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Hi guys ! Our chicks came out a few days ago. Tbey are all doing reat. Any tips on caring for chicks?

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We also expanded our cage. So they have lots of room.

And good news. Our rooster is staying until thr chicks grow up. Then he will be given away

Oh My Goodness - Mini Speedsters
Speedy looks very happy with her little ones.

Good suggestions by Eggcessive in Post#231

 

[Cragg Klefor]

Congratulations!!!
They are beautiful

 

[chicki291]

Thanks you guys !! They really are the sweetest lil things

Oh how sweet they are. The broody will take good care of them. Two things I see which may be a problem. First, the water in the bird bath might be a danger the first two weeks. Chicks are drawn to water in the first week or two, and they will jump in a deep pan and drown. So I would cover it with a screen for 2 weeks, then it will be safe later. The second thing is that they shouldn’t be eating scratch grains. They need a balanced chick starter or flock raiser, which your older chickens can eat as well, as long as you put out some crushed oyster shell for the hens to take as they need for egg shells. Once the chicks are about 20 weeks old, you can change back to layer feed. Scratch should only be used as a treat, and chick grit is needed to digest any foods other than chick starter.

Okay thank you for the tips ! We took out that bird bath thing. We did put a very flat plate with water for the chicks to drink. They can even stand on it

And i will buy the correct feed for the baby chicks. But they are outside the whole time scratching for bugs with Speedy. But i totally agree with you. They are doing really well so far !

 

[chicki291]

Hi guys, for anyone still checking in on this thread, im going to put in some chick pics they are really cute and growing so fast ! They are also very healthy. I'm starting to tame them now. They have started eating out of my hands

The chicks are actually a bit bigger than they are in the first pic. They are also starting to grow tails. Im struggling to tske pics of them, because our rooster is so protective ! Haha. He started kicking me recently, obviously doesn't want me with the chickies
Speedy is also doing well. She's recovered and the prolapse has not come back again. I sometimes see that she struggles a bit to poop. But the poops still look normal. Further on shes doing great !

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Hi guys, for anyone still checking in on this thread, im going to put in some chick pics they are really cute and growing so fast ! They are also very healthy. I'm starting to tame them now. They have started eating out of my hands
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The chicks are actually a bit bigger than they are in the first pic. They are also starting to grow tails. Im struggling to tske pics of them, because our rooster is so protective ! Haha. He started kicking me recently, obviously doesn't want me with the chickies
Speedy is also doing well. She's recovered and the prolapse has not come back again. I sometimes see that she struggles a bit to poop. But the poops still look normal. Further on shes doing great !

Such sweet babies! Speedy looks great in all her broody glory. Mr. Rooster looks very attentive too!
I'm so glad to hear that she is doing so well and everything is going good for you.
Thank you for the update!

 

[Eggcessive]

Glad to see the pictures of the new chicks. They look like a happy family. It’s good to hear thta Speedy is doing okay. Survivors of a prolapse can have it happen again. Great looking splash rooster.

 

[chicki291]

Such sweet babies! Speedy looks great in all her broody glory. Mr. Rooster looks very attentive too!
I'm so glad to hear that she is doing so well and everything is going good for you.
Thank you for the update!

Thank you so much. I could not have done this without you and the other peoples advice !

 

[chicki291]

Glad to see the pictures of the new chicks. They look like a happy family. It’s good to hear thta Speedy is doing okay. Survivors of a prolapse can have it happen again. Great looking splash rooster.

Hopefully it does not happen again