Seperate or not to seperate?

[Ezana4CE]

Thank you. I brought it inside in a dog crate because the 13 other chicks were trampling it,standing on top of it, and pecking at its naked bottom to prevent further injuries and bullying. I tried to put a seperate wall in the brooder so it could still stay in there but it isn't possible with my brooder set up, I will definitely change the design after this batch of chicks are outside. It has improved a little where it’s kind of pushing itself to the feed and waterer in there. It is eating and drinking the normal amount, it’s just having to back itself to it and twist around to eat and drink if im not assisting it. Definitely still having balance issues, cant stand up completely by itself. Feet keep going in front of It with it sitting on its bottom, if that makes sense. I cant figure out how to post a video on here.

@Whitewolf9 That sucks to hear about that chick. Just before you replied I saw you post stating that the chick was getting picked on. For young chicks, especially chica under 4 months or bantam varieties, I think it is always a good idea to keep a couple of plastic storage totes handy. They are easy to clean and stow. They work great for quarantining sick and injured chicks. They also work well a starter brooders and for transporting chicks and chickens.

A dog crate works very well for quarantining and separating older chicks and adult chickens. Good choice there. I was wondering how to post videos as well. I think you have to upload videos to sites like YouTube, Vimeo, FaceBook, Instagram, TikTok, etc and then post a link from those sites. If there is another way, I don’t know what it is.

 

[Whitewolf9]

@Whitewolf9 That sucks to hear about that chick. Just before you replied I saw you post stating that the chick was getting picked on. For young chicks, especially chica under 4 months or bantam varieties, I think it is always a good idea to keep a couple of plastic storage totes handy. They are easy to clean and stow. They work great for quarantining sick and injured chicks. They also work well a starter brooders and for transporting chicks and chickens.

A dog crate works very well for quarantining and separating older chicks and adult chickens. Good choice there. I was wondering how to post videos as well. I think you have to upload videos to sites like YouTube, Vimeo, FaceBook, Instagram, TikTok, etc and then post a link from those sites. If there is another way, I don’t know what it is.

Absolutely, I think im going to go out later today and get a bag of starter from TSC, instead of the feed from our local feed mill to see if its lacking in vitamins, and some poultry cell if they have any in stock and see if that helps. Its not shivering quite as much now, so thats one improvement so far.

 

[Ezana4CE]

Absolutely, I think im going to go out later today and get a bag of starter from TSC, instead of the feed from our local feed mill to see if its lacking in vitamins, and some poultry cell if they have any in stock and see if that helps. It’s not shivering quite as much now, so thats one improvement so far.

@Whitewolf9 When switching feed types and brands I am of the opinion that this should be done gradually. So if you know you’re going to switch, I suggest buying the new feed before you run out of the old, then mix the 2 feeds as follows: ¼ new feed, ¾ old feed. Be sure to shake the portions in a bag or the feeder (if it’s relatively small enough and has a top. A jar can be used too. This helps to mix the two together. So when they eat, they’re eating both types of feed simultaneously. I think it’s more difficult for them to distinguish the change using a gradual approach. I believe that this helps to prevent disrupting thier digestive tracts. I also have seen animals that won’t eat much or at all for a day or two when given new food. Just a suggestion for a practice that I carried over from raising dogs. I do this with my chickens as well.

 

[Whitewolf9]

Okay, Thank you for the info! about to go get some rooster booster poultry cell. The chick just stood up on its own, not walking yet but it stood up so thats some major improvement

 

[Whitewolf9]

Okay, Thank you for the info! about to go get some rooster booster poultry cell. The chick just stood up on its own, not walking yet but it stood up so thats some major improvement

 

[Whitewolf9]

She has stood up twice now , and took one step but then lost her balance again. Hopefully tomorrow is so much better for her.

 

[Ezana4CE]

She has stood up twice now , and took one step but then lost her balance again. Hopefully tomorrow is so much better for her.

@Whitewolf9 You may want to cut some cardboard to line the lower portion of that crate to contain the pine shavings. Do you have an avian veterinarian that you can take her to or call if needed?

 

[C Siena]

@Whitewolf9 You may want to cut some cardboard to line the lower portion of that crate to contain the pine shavings. Do you have an avian veterinarian that you can take her to or call if needed?

I wonder if tearing off the top layer of the cardboard and then putting it in the bottom, with corrugated side up, for traction. I'm just guessing. I did this for a chick with splay legs and it worked great. It might give her something to sort of grasp. Writing this, I would also watch for the first 15-20 minutes to make sure if it is helping or hindering her.

Hoping for the best for your little one. We have always used Dumor chick starter 20% and they have been fine. 3 years, 6 clutches. When I have switched feed, with any animal, I mix 25% new w 75% current, then 4 days later, do 50/50 for another 4 days, then 75/25 etc.

 

[Whitewolf9]

@Whitewolf9 You may want to cut some cardboard to line the lower portion of that crate to contain the pine shavings. Do you have an avian veterinarian that you can take her to or call if needed?

I will, the waterer goes on that block beside her, i had just taken it out to refill to put fresh in it , and I do not have an avian vet. there is not one near me that will look at her i have already checked

 

[Whitewolf9]

I wonder if tearing off the top layer of the cardboard and then putting it in the bottom, with corrugated side up, for traction. I'm just guessing. I did this for a chick with splay legs and it worked great. It might give her something to sort of grasp. Writing this, I would also watch for the first 15-20 minutes to make sure if it is helping or hindering her.

Hoping for the best for your little one. We have always used Dumor chick starter 20% and they have been fine. 3 years, 6 clutches. When I have switched feed, with any animal, I mix 25% new w 75% current, then 4 days later, do 50/50 for another 4 days, then 75/25 etc.

Thats definitely a good idea, will the cardboard on the bottom be a fire hazard with the heat lamp on the crate? It gets down to 60 in our house at night so I did put the heat lamp in there