dublinducks
Chirping
- Apr 15, 2023
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I posted this in Peafowl too but I forgot to add the tags, so I'm posting it here as well.
About 30 minutes ago I hatched a single peachick (long story). I believe he was shrink-wrapped, I had to assist him in hatching after about a day and a half, but he's out now. The humidity during his lockdown was way too low, and I've read that can cause foot problems.
When I put him in his brooder, I noticed he was having a lot of trouble walking. His toes are curled and loose, it doesn't seem like his feet are stiff enough to stand on. It seemed different than the ducklings and chickens that hatch who take awhile to orient themselves, he kept falling on his back and rolling around. I read that making some 'boots' and flattening out their toes in their first days can correct that, so I want to make sure I am doing it correctly so that he can walk.
I really don't want to cull him. Can someone verify this is the correct thing to do, or give me any other pointers?
Please and thank you!
About 30 minutes ago I hatched a single peachick (long story). I believe he was shrink-wrapped, I had to assist him in hatching after about a day and a half, but he's out now. The humidity during his lockdown was way too low, and I've read that can cause foot problems.
When I put him in his brooder, I noticed he was having a lot of trouble walking. His toes are curled and loose, it doesn't seem like his feet are stiff enough to stand on. It seemed different than the ducklings and chickens that hatch who take awhile to orient themselves, he kept falling on his back and rolling around. I read that making some 'boots' and flattening out their toes in their first days can correct that, so I want to make sure I am doing it correctly so that he can walk.
I really don't want to cull him. Can someone verify this is the correct thing to do, or give me any other pointers?
Please and thank you!
