Draculasgrl
In the Brooder
Hello, all! I am not a breeder, but have future interests in it when I'm hopefully better able to.
I need some help and advice. I have what I believe is a gambel chick.
We had a bad dust/wind storm yesterday afternoon and two wild kids were displaced from their cubby. I waited and watched over them for hours hoping their parents would find them, but they imprinted on me. I know it's horrid in a way to take them in, but I couldn't let the stray cat that hangs around get them.
They couldn't be even a week old.
One of them passed away early this morning. These kids were weak. The second is more lively but I'm afraid for it.
I've been reading through these forums since last night and I have unmediated chick grower/starter, and a suitable waterer and taking the precautions so he doesn't drown. I even have pine flakes as the cover for the bin I have him in.
He/she/it has drank and eaten some--periodically during the day usually after long naps.
I do not have a hearing lamp and couldn't find a smallish one that I was certain wouldn't cook this kid if I bought it. All the had was a huge lamp and 250watt red bulbs at the tractor supply here. I haven't been able to check our other feed store yet.
This kid likes to snuggle in a towel against ME for his warm naps.......
Please, I know this is far fetched and a long plea, but any advise as to caring for this adorable little monster is appreciated.
Also, is there anyone in Southern New Mexico here that raises these little guys? Or at least takes them in. We do not have regular fish and game here anymore and I can't find any sanctuary that will take him, much less answer my questions at all..
Thank you!
I need some help and advice. I have what I believe is a gambel chick.
We had a bad dust/wind storm yesterday afternoon and two wild kids were displaced from their cubby. I waited and watched over them for hours hoping their parents would find them, but they imprinted on me. I know it's horrid in a way to take them in, but I couldn't let the stray cat that hangs around get them.
They couldn't be even a week old.
One of them passed away early this morning. These kids were weak. The second is more lively but I'm afraid for it.
I've been reading through these forums since last night and I have unmediated chick grower/starter, and a suitable waterer and taking the precautions so he doesn't drown. I even have pine flakes as the cover for the bin I have him in.
He/she/it has drank and eaten some--periodically during the day usually after long naps.
I do not have a hearing lamp and couldn't find a smallish one that I was certain wouldn't cook this kid if I bought it. All the had was a huge lamp and 250watt red bulbs at the tractor supply here. I haven't been able to check our other feed store yet.
This kid likes to snuggle in a towel against ME for his warm naps.......
Please, I know this is far fetched and a long plea, but any advise as to caring for this adorable little monster is appreciated.
Also, is there anyone in Southern New Mexico here that raises these little guys? Or at least takes them in. We do not have regular fish and game here anymore and I can't find any sanctuary that will take him, much less answer my questions at all..
Thank you!