Over 72 hours in the mail

[CountryFried]

I’m sure I know the answer to this, but I’m going to ask anyway. RK is unpacking a shipment of poultry right now. If I go get ducklings from them, is it safe to put them together? I have no idea what hatchery they use, will ask when I call to find out breeds in a few hours.

 

[Peepsi]

This is heart-breaking. I was really hoping they'd make it. I honestly don't know what to say. I hope that the one chick and two goslings that survived make it, but you seem doubtful about the chick. So sorry.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Yes it’s fine just make sure the ones you chose are bright eyed and Fiesty.

 

[CountryFried]

I am so sorry. Thankfully it wasn’t all of them but even that many is inexcusable. Did you put Nutri drench or a little sugar in the warm water? Maybe you can get them to take some by using a syringe with out a needle even just along the bill They will set some. Or dipping their beaks and bills into the water.

I did the sugar water recommended on Ideal’s site. Hubby felt like we should follow their instructions about the water and not do the electrolytes and probiotics until Monday. I was able to drip water in the chick’s mouth. Both the goslings are currently yelling because we pulled the water out. I assume they can waterlog like ducks?

 

[Trish1974]

I am so sorry. What a sad and ridiculous situation. I hope you, and Ideal, raise holy hell with the PO hub that held them for so long. It should be the postal system that reimburses you. For Pete's sake they are labeled "live birds" and should be handled accordingly. Again, I am so sorry for your situation.

 

[PaxtonSunny]

That is just terrible. I wonder what you can do about this. This makes me ill. I am so sorry.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Def follow their instruction.

 

[eggspecto_patronum]

I'm so sorry. Please keep us updated.

 

[badenglisch]

This is so sad, i can't even imagine. I'm so sorry. Fingers crossed that the remaining little ones pull through!

 

[CrazyCrttr75]

None of my 5 KCs survived, and 3 of the 4 warmth chicks died. We have one very weak chick, the smaller gosling is questionable, the bigger gosling is eating and drinking. The smaller gosling has eaten and drank, she (I assume the smaller one is my female haha) is cuddled up against the warm rice sock I put in the mama cave. Big boy is out wandering the brooder. I forced a little water on the chick and tucked him against the sock. Pretty sure he isn’t going to make it. Maybe he will surprise me.

I am so very sorry! I sure hope the hatchery replaces all of those lost. I know that isn't the point in the situation (especially it was the PO's fault) that you just went through but I do truly hope they do and that they arrive healthy and thriving next time. Again, I am so sry that you had such an awful experience.