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If you mean the turkey poults, they are doing very well with their new Mama. She is doing very well with them. I'm so impressed. I guess that's where the phrase "taking them under her wing" comes from.

The other 3 chicks are doing well also. They are very skittish though, and very ignorant without a mama to teach them. They can't even figure out how tasty mealworms are!

My two new girls Strawberry (RIR I think), and Banjo (Americana) are doing very well. I cut their quarintine short because they look great and are very healthy. They have laid an egg every day for me. I took a chance and put them in the coop Friday night. Altercations were minimal. So far the girls are staying back, but they will incorporate well I'm sure. They found their way into the coop last night and are very people friendly.
 
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If you mean the turkey poults, they are doing very well with their new Mama. She is doing very well with them. I'm so impressed. I guess that's where the phrase "taking them under her wing" comes from.

The other 3 chicks are doing well also. They are very skittish though, and very ignorant without a mama to teach them. They can't even figure out how tasty mealworms are!

My two new girls Strawberry (RIR I think), and Banjo (Americana) are doing very well. I cut their quarintine short because they look great and are very healthy. They have laid an egg every day for me. I took a chance and put them in the coop Friday night. Altercations were minimal. So far the girls are staying back, but they will incorporate well I'm sure. They found their way into the coop last night and are very people friendly.
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Lol, I actualy thought that I was quoting @fisherlady to ask about the lavender babies but yeah, I want to know how the poults are doing too ;) I'm glad their new mama is doing a great job. It's so funny how that worked out! Hopfully, you can earn the chicks trust over time and they get less skittish.
 
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Attention all poultry hoarders! Pottstown TSC has all of their chicks half price. It took all of my strength not to bring some home...
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I just got feed there on Friday. I was tempted by the $1 chick bins, but resisted when I remembered the last time I got chicks from TSC-- 6 for 6, rooster city.
 
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AnneInTheBurbs said:
If you mean the turkey poults, they are doing very well with their new Mama. She is doing very well with them. I'm so impressed. I guess that's where the phrase "taking them under her wing" comes from.

The other 3 chicks are doing well also. They are very skittish though, and very ignorant without a mama to teach them. They can't even figure out how tasty mealworms are!

My two new girls Strawberry (RIR I think), and Banjo (Americana) are doing very well. I cut their quarintine short because they look great and are very healthy. They have laid an egg every day for me. I took a chance and put them in the coop Friday night. Altercations were minimal. So far the girls are staying back, but they will incorporate well I'm sure. They found their way into the coop last night and are very people friendly.
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Lol, I actualy thought that I was quoting @fisherlady to ask about the lavender babies but yeah, I want to know how the poults are doing too ;) I'm glad their new mama is doing a great job. It's so funny how that worked out! Hopfully, you can earn the chicks trust over time and they get less skittish.
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Arg! Not long after I wrote this, I heard the turkey making a funny noise. I didn't think much of it. Then when I looked out about a half hour later, one of her chicks was limping badly, not wanting to put any weight on it's one leg. Poor little thing. I tried to examine him but I didn't see any external wounds. He then started to just lay down and rest, eventually closing his eyes. I hope we don't lose him. :(. I made sure he and the other one and Mama got safely in the coop. Unfortunately I have a long day tomorrow, and I will be gone from 7:30 to 10:00.

If I lose that one, the other will be so lonely. They scream whenever they are separated already. :/. I guess we will have to see...
 
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Arg! Not long after I wrote this, I heard the turkey making a funny noise. I didn't think much of it. Then when I looked out about a half hour later, one of her chicks was limping badly, not wanting to put any weight on it's one leg. Poor little thing. I tried to examine him but I didn't see any external wounds. He then started to just lay down and rest, eventually closing his eyes. I hope we don't lose him. :(. I made sure he and the other one and Mama got safely in the coop. Unfortunately I have a long day tomorrow, and I will be gone from 7:30 to 10:00.

If I lose that one, the other will be so lonely. They scream whenever they are separated already. :/. I guess we will have to see...
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Hope the chick is okay!
 

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