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I have good news and bad news!

The turkey chick that almost died yesterday was miraculously fine this morning and was eating and drinking like the others. On the other hand, I noticed that another chick had been sleeping more than usual. When I went to pick it up, it had a wobbly head, like the other one, I helped it to drink and eat. It must have been too late because I later found it dead. I believe my issue was that I didn't properly introduce them to where the water was located. I have them in a reasonably small tub. That's why I assumed they knew where the water and food were. I guess I should have played it safer and showed them anyway. Next time I will do so.

so far I haven't had any more problems and the chicks are energetic and happy.
 
HomeofTheChicks said:
I have good news and bad news!

The turkey chick that almost died yesterday was miraculously fine this morning and was eating and drinking like the others. On the other hand, I noticed that another chick had been sleeping more than usual. When I went to pick it up, it had a wobbly head, like the other one, I helped it to drink and eat. It must have been too late because I later found it dead. I believe my issue was that I didn't properly introduce them to where the water was located. I have them in a reasonably small tub. That's why I assumed they knew where the water and food were. I guess I should have played it safer and showed them anyway. Next time I will do so.

so far I haven't had any more problems and the chicks are energetic and happy.
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I am so sorry for your loss. :hugs I always dip beaks in the water when I first put them in the brooder so they know where to drink. I sprinkle food on a paper towel in front of the feeder and tap with my finger like I am eating. This is what momma would do, it generally gets them started. Glad the other one is ok! :)
 
HomeofTheChicks said:
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
- I have had chickens in the past. I got them about 5 years ago

(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
- I currently own 11 hens and 1 rooster. I'm incubating 4 duck eggs and I'm raising 4 turkey chicks.

(3) What breeds do you have?
-barred rock (Chickens), unknown (duck eggs), broad-breasted white (turkeys)

(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens?
-I love to talk to them and feed them.

(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
- gardening, knitting, and farming

(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
-I have 3 dogs (all dachshunds), I don't have a job right now. My family is really nice and fun to meet. There are 6 of us in total.

(7) Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community? :D
-I found BYC by searching up my chicken questions, I have known about BYC for maybe a year, and I finally decided to join when I had a question of my own.
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Welcome to BYC!!
 

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