New Jersey

[NJchixs]

My new chicks came in today - I had ordered 4 more to replace the 3 that didn't make it last week.  One didn't make it.  It was the Speckled Sussex.   We were really looking forward to her coming.  I give up - I'm not ordering any more, it's too heart breaking.  We had actually ordered 3 extra because a friend of my husband wanted to order some chicks as well.  One of the chicks isn't really very active.  I really hope she makes it.  The other 2 are getting along with the 3 week old chicks but sIhe is kind of laying around.  Should I be concerned or is she trying to adapt?  She doesn't want to drink water. 



I'm sorry I seem to always seem to need help but I'm new at this and want to do everything right.

I would dip her beak in water with electrolites and vitamins. I would think that would help. Do it every couple of hours till she perks up. She probably got over heated with no water during shipping.

I was about to advise the same.  Even though they see the others drinking, sometimes they need the extra push.  I put Poultry Drench in the water to give them a bit of a jump start.  I have chicks due on Saturday, but the eggs are the weirdest I've ever seen - the insides, I mean.  I don't know what to expect.  I was hoping for at least 18 - now I'd be happy with five. Sigh.

Do you see them moving? I have eggs hatching today/tomorrow. Two are pipped but these egg are hard to see through. I hope more than not make it. Let us know.

Ended up with six.  Two were very weak and had to have a little help from the shell, although I normally do not do this.  The second one is still quite weak, so I've been giving her water drop-by-drop through a syringe until she's more stable on her feet.  The rest of them are running circles around her, and knocking her down, but I don't have my chick hospital tank anymore so that I can separate her, so I just keep checking on her.  I have a bad feeling I'm looking at several males - ugh.

On that note, I have a bantam Salmon Faverolles male available that cannot be bred - he has a beak deformity that should not be reproduced.  Otherwise, he's fine.  He's perfect for those who'd like to have a rooster for the flock, (which I highly recommend,) but do not want a large fowl male.  I've kept a bantam cock in my flock for years, and the girls really like having a man around the house.  Yes, they crow, but much quieter than a LF, and the Faverolles have a deeper voice.  The father of these rarely crows.  He should be ready to go in another week or so.

I had one for a day had me worried too. But the next morning I couldn't tell which one it was anymore. Sorry about all those extra males, sounds like me this year. I still have about three too many. I also just took a FBCM roo from Gail for my 8 wk marans pullets. I see hatching for New Years, lol.

 

[zach N houdan]

I have some bantam pullets if anyone is interested! Thy are BBR OEGB and i have some pairs of black langshan bantams, and black sumatras! All are from parents with winning back rounds and will make great pets or show birds P/M if you are interested
www.azpoultry.weebly.com/

 

[chickobsessed]

Won BIS an Champion LF today with my Houdan hen, RIS and champion WF with my Muscovy Hen and champion BT with my white leghorn hen at the Stars and Stripes open youth poultry show

Congratulations!

 

[zach N houdan]

Congratulations!

thank you and i hatched out 2 little D'Uccles!!

 

[mariama]

I hope no one minds me butting into the thread again...

I started posting here about 3 months ago when my daughters and I decided to try our hand at building an incubator and hatching chicks. We now have 5 little ones who are coming up on 7 weeks old, and while 3 of them will be going to their new homes next week, we have 2 birds who I suspect to be roosters that need a home. Anyone interested in taking these guys? I would love to keep them because I've become so attached, but sadly, they have to go.

 

[Stash13]

Hey everyone I was wondering if anyone in the hope area has any blr or slw wyandottes they might want to sell or trade. I have blue Brahmas , rsl, white leghorns, and white plymouth rocks some roos mostly hens about 3+ months old. Looking to diversify my flock more. Not looking for show quality just a backyard flock for my homestead. Btw I love to see all these crazy chicken people in nj like me.

 

[chickobsessed]

thank you and i hatched out 2 little D'Uccles!!

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Thank you, but I do have quite a few chicks myself. My little duke at least left me some babies behind before he was taken.

 

[GAIL328]

Saw a huge raccoon walk through my yard tonight very boldly down the fence and then across the grass like he didn't have a care in the world. Scared me.

 

[NJchixs]

Saw a huge raccoon walk through my yard tonight very boldly down the fence and then across the grass like he didn't have a care in the world. Scared me.

Ugh that's not good. Can't be coming by to say hello so better be on guard. I have a havaheart trap if you need. On a side note, Mr Nugget has allowed me to hold him and boy can he crow, lol.

 

[NJchixs]

And I would never be up at this hour if my son and his friend weren't so loud, woke me up and now I can't go back to sleep.