My little Nando just will not grow! Update: He's found a forever home!

[off-grid hen]

I was just wondering about Nando the other day, ha!

 

[Pharm Girl]

Can't wait to see pictures of him & his babies.

 

[WooingWyandotte]

What a sweet ending.

 

[stellas mommy]

So here is the baby update! These little guys are not so little anymore. They are about 3 weeks old now. Most of the chicks are from cuckoo maran mothers. The odd one out is the white chick. Not quite sure how we got her out of nandos babies but she is the one I'm worried about. She has a weird foot and she was splay legged. She is doing better now with her legs but her toes are crooked and having issues. Other then that all the rest are growing perfectly and are as bright and cheerful as can be!! The broody hen is quite a good mother!

 

[smhoekzema]

Just read this whole story!! Go Nando!! So glad to see him live out a happy life

 

[Pharm Girl]

Just read this whole story!! Go Nando!! So glad to see him live out a happy life

Hi did end up living a happy life! His life was cut short due to a toe infection, but his new owner took him to the vet and did everything she could for him. He had a burial on their property and everything. I believe he died nearly a year ago. His offspring live on...

 

[birdlover]

Sorry to hear about that. Was it bumble foot?

 

[Pharm Girl]

From the sounds of it, he broke his toe and it got infected. I don't think it was bumblefoot. He likely had a weakened immune system with all his other issues. Still, he was unique and we all enjoyed him for the entirety of his short life. I hope his story helps others with micro chicks.