Thanks to all who posted about how to help the little spraddle legged chick. I'm trying the band-aid cut in half idea. So far I've had to replace the band-aid twice - once because part of the band-aid got stuck to mama and she was dragging the poor little thing around underneath her. I must not have secured all the sticky part. Second time it was replaced because it managed to slip it's foot out of one side - because I must not have gotten the sticky part on it's leg. It's frustrating trying to get it on just right. The chicks legs are no bigger around than a toothpick and it squirms the whole time, so getting on right is tricky. Still trying, though, and hoping for the best.
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sometimes when you put them on their backs they will lay still for a few seconds. I always have to have my DD to help. You might try the pipe cleaner, if you pre-cut your strips to attache it & have everything ready it shouldn't fall off. Just a thought.
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It's a trial and error process and some will never get along....so they need to be separated.
The SLW and the CW had been in a pen together while they were in the teen pen....got along great....the CW was top roo. When I combined the flocks for winter so all would be inside the hen house, I started by letting the teens free range together with the Cochin roo and the laying flock and the Cochin was the leader. It makes it easier on me to take care of water and feed as well as warmth if everyone is in the hen house. And there is plenty of room.
I had separated them while doing the SLW ai, but the SLW roo was still on the floor in the hen house in a pen so all three roosters were together at night. Seems now they have some seniority issues. Poor Popeye is of breeding age now but he hides from everything. Often he is in a nest box.
They are all out together freeranging now and are a little more settled than yesterday. This has been a several week process...a few hours at a time. The CW has been the most aggressive. The Cochin roo stops the fighting by chest bumping them when they skirmish close to the hens. Sometimes he just growls at them and they separate for a while. My boss hen also nails them for feuding.
After this next cold snap, may just have to separate a small SLW flock back to the teen pen until the Hen House expansion is finished.
It's a trial and error process and some will never get along....so they need to be separated.
The SLW and the CW had been in a pen together while they were in the teen pen....got along great....the CW was top roo. When I combined the flocks for winter so all would be inside the hen house, I started by letting the teens free range together with the Cochin roo and the laying flock and the Cochin was the leader. It makes it easier on me to take care of water and feed as well as warmth if everyone is in the hen house. And there is plenty of room.
I had separated them while doing the SLW ai, but the SLW roo was still on the floor in the hen house in a pen so all three roosters were together at night. Seems now they have some seniority issues. Poor Popeye is of breeding age now but he hides from everything. Often he is in a nest box.
They are all out together freeranging now and are a little more settled than yesterday. This has been a several week process...a few hours at a time. The CW has been the most aggressive. The Cochin roo stops the fighting by chest bumping them when they skirmish close to the hens. Sometimes he just growls at them and they separate for a while. My boss hen also nails them for feuding.
After this next cold snap, may just have to separate a small SLW flock back to the teen pen until the Hen House expansion is finished.
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Yes, it is good to be home but I need to figure out how to get as much done at home as I do when I am at my folks. I think the key is, that there is limited TV and no computer at my parents house.
Yes, it is good to be home but I need to figure out how to get as much done at home as I do when I am at my folks. I think the key is, that there is limited TV and no computer at my parents house.
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It's a trial and error process and some will never get along....so they need to be separated.
The SLW and the CW had been in a pen together while they were in the teen pen....got along great....the CW was top roo. When I combined the flocks for winter so all would be inside the hen house, I started by letting the teens free range together with the Cochin roo and the laying flock and the Cochin was the leader. It makes it easier on me to take care of water and feed as well as warmth if everyone is in the hen house. And there is plenty of room.
I had separated them while doing the SLW ai, but the SLW roo was still on the floor in the hen house in a pen so all three roosters were together at night. Seems now they have some seniority issues. Poor Popeye is of breeding age now but he hides from everything. Often he is in a nest box.
They are all out together freeranging now and are a little more settled than yesterday. This has been a several week process...a few hours at a time. The CW has been the most aggressive. The Cochin roo stops the fighting by chest bumping them when they skirmish close to the hens. Sometimes he just growls at them and they separate for a while. My boss hen also nails them for feuding.
After this next cold snap, may just have to separate a small SLW flock back to the teen pen until the Hen House expansion is finished.
That Cochin Rooster will continue to lead the flock very well, he is a great rooster. By Fall you will likely see the flock naturally split with some of the hens choosing the CW rooster after he finishes out and gains the rest of his size and width. He will change alot over the next few months.
It's a trial and error process and some will never get along....so they need to be separated.
The SLW and the CW had been in a pen together while they were in the teen pen....got along great....the CW was top roo. When I combined the flocks for winter so all would be inside the hen house, I started by letting the teens free range together with the Cochin roo and the laying flock and the Cochin was the leader. It makes it easier on me to take care of water and feed as well as warmth if everyone is in the hen house. And there is plenty of room.
I had separated them while doing the SLW ai, but the SLW roo was still on the floor in the hen house in a pen so all three roosters were together at night. Seems now they have some seniority issues. Poor Popeye is of breeding age now but he hides from everything. Often he is in a nest box.
They are all out together freeranging now and are a little more settled than yesterday. This has been a several week process...a few hours at a time. The CW has been the most aggressive. The Cochin roo stops the fighting by chest bumping them when they skirmish close to the hens. Sometimes he just growls at them and they separate for a while. My boss hen also nails them for feuding.
After this next cold snap, may just have to separate a small SLW flock back to the teen pen until the Hen House expansion is finished.
That Cochin Rooster will continue to lead the flock very well, he is a great rooster. By Fall you will likely see the flock naturally split with some of the hens choosing the CW rooster after he finishes out and gains the rest of his size and width. He will change alot over the next few months.
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It's a trial and error process and some will never get along....so they need to be separated.
The SLW and the CW had been in a pen together while they were in the teen pen....got along great....the CW was top roo. When I combined the flocks for winter so all would be inside the hen house, I started by letting the teens free range together with the Cochin roo and the laying flock and the Cochin was the leader. It makes it easier on me to take care of water and feed as well as warmth if everyone is in the hen house. And there is plenty of room.
I had separated them while doing the SLW ai, but the SLW roo was still on the floor in the hen house in a pen so all three roosters were together at night. Seems now they have some seniority issues. Poor Popeye is of breeding age now but he hides from everything. Often he is in a nest box.
They are all out together freeranging now and are a little more settled than yesterday. This has been a several week process...a few hours at a time. The CW has been the most aggressive. The Cochin roo stops the fighting by chest bumping them when they skirmish close to the hens. Sometimes he just growls at them and they separate for a while. My boss hen also nails them for feuding.
After this next cold snap, may just have to separate a small SLW flock back to the teen pen until the Hen House expansion is finished.
That Cochin Rooster will continue to lead the flock very well, he is a great rooster. By Fall you will likely see the flock naturally split with some of the hens choosing the CW rooster after he finishes out and gains the rest of his size and width. He will change alot over the next few months.
He's going to get bigger?
It already takes two arms to hold him. I'll have to weigh him. How big did you say his Dad was?
He's a great bird! Some of the girls already gravitate to his food calls and his ranging area.
It's a trial and error process and some will never get along....so they need to be separated.
The SLW and the CW had been in a pen together while they were in the teen pen....got along great....the CW was top roo. When I combined the flocks for winter so all would be inside the hen house, I started by letting the teens free range together with the Cochin roo and the laying flock and the Cochin was the leader. It makes it easier on me to take care of water and feed as well as warmth if everyone is in the hen house. And there is plenty of room.
I had separated them while doing the SLW ai, but the SLW roo was still on the floor in the hen house in a pen so all three roosters were together at night. Seems now they have some seniority issues. Poor Popeye is of breeding age now but he hides from everything. Often he is in a nest box.
They are all out together freeranging now and are a little more settled than yesterday. This has been a several week process...a few hours at a time. The CW has been the most aggressive. The Cochin roo stops the fighting by chest bumping them when they skirmish close to the hens. Sometimes he just growls at them and they separate for a while. My boss hen also nails them for feuding.
After this next cold snap, may just have to separate a small SLW flock back to the teen pen until the Hen House expansion is finished.
That Cochin Rooster will continue to lead the flock very well, he is a great rooster. By Fall you will likely see the flock naturally split with some of the hens choosing the CW rooster after he finishes out and gains the rest of his size and width. He will change alot over the next few months.
He's going to get bigger?
He's a great bird! Some of the girls already gravitate to his food calls and his ranging area.
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Yes, it is good to be home but I need to figure out how to get as much done at home as I do when I am at my folks. I think the key is, that there is limited TV and no computer at my parents house.
I have to turn the TV off & listen to music if I want to really get the house cleaned quickly. The computer is easier since the teenager get on it.
Yes, it is good to be home but I need to figure out how to get as much done at home as I do when I am at my folks. I think the key is, that there is limited TV and no computer at my parents house.
I have to turn the TV off & listen to music if I want to really get the house cleaned quickly. The computer is easier since the teenager get on it.
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Have you tried putting the chick into a teacup? With a bit of shavings or paper towel in the bottom of the cup for traction, the chick will try to stand, and it will have support from the sides of the cup.
Have you tried putting the chick into a teacup? With a bit of shavings or paper towel in the bottom of the cup for traction, the chick will try to stand, and it will have support from the sides of the cup.
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That Cochin Rooster will continue to lead the flock very well, he is a great rooster. By Fall you will likely see the flock naturally split with some of the hens choosing the CW rooster after he finishes out and gains the rest of his size and width. He will change alot over the next few months.
He's going to get bigger?
It already takes two arms to hold him. I'll have to weigh him. How big did you say his Dad was?
He's a great bird! Some of the girls already gravitate to his food calls and his ranging area.
He willl likely hit 14-15 lbs. Our Wyandottes were selected for size and a slower growth made for better long term birds. Growing a large bird too fast creates alot of health issues. he will be much like the big Cochins and needs about 16-18 months to reach full weight and width. His dad was 16.5 lbs and nearly 17 inches across at the breast.
When he actually finished he will dwarf Sampson, the Blue cochin roo.
That Cochin Rooster will continue to lead the flock very well, he is a great rooster. By Fall you will likely see the flock naturally split with some of the hens choosing the CW rooster after he finishes out and gains the rest of his size and width. He will change alot over the next few months.
He's going to get bigger?
He's a great bird! Some of the girls already gravitate to his food calls and his ranging area.
He willl likely hit 14-15 lbs. Our Wyandottes were selected for size and a slower growth made for better long term birds. Growing a large bird too fast creates alot of health issues. he will be much like the big Cochins and needs about 16-18 months to reach full weight and width. His dad was 16.5 lbs and nearly 17 inches across at the breast.
When he actually finished he will dwarf Sampson, the Blue cochin roo.
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