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PippinTheChicken said:
Are the chicks here?
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Yes! They arrived today at around 11am. I had to pick them up on my lunch break - haha! All survived, but the Polish and one of the EEs are pretty lethargic.

The Polish was almost dead when I opened the box. She was on her side and panting. I got her warmed up, gave her some NutriDrench and warm water. She's doing much better now. She's walking and eating.

The EE is not doing so good. I can get her to drink and take a little egg yolk if I put it to her beak, but she's just kind of sleepy. She can stand, but just lays back down.

The other 4 are outside with the broody mamas now. I think most of them ended up under Dandelion, but we'll see in the morning. The broody mamas took the chicks instantly.

I am telling you - if you want a hen to raise your babies for you, get yourself a Silkie.
 
Aunt Angus said:
Yes! They arrived today at around 11am. I had to pick them up on my lunch break - haha! All survived, but the Polish and one of the EEs are pretty lethargic.

The Polish was almost dead when I opened the box. She was on her side and panting. I got her warmed up, gave her some NutriDrench and warm water. She's doing much better now. She's walking and eating.

The EE is not doing so good. I can get her to drink and take a little egg yolk if I put it to her beak, but she's just kind of sleepy. She can stand, but just lays back down.

The other 4 are outside with the broody mamas now. I think most of them ended up under Dandelion, but we'll see in the morning. The broody mamas took the chicks instantly.

I am telling you - if you want a hen to raise your babies for you, get yourself a Silkie.
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That's great. Hope the EE makes it through!
Yep. My silkies are the best mamas (and they know how to share)
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We have co-parents!
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They seem to be sharing the babies, which is AWESOME. I already moved them into the grow out coop (aka the abandoned duck house) because they had all the babies out if the nest this morning.

The other two are still in the brooder int house. The Polish is doing great! She's eating and drinking and running around. She seems to still have some weakness, though, because she stumbles every once in a while. And her umbilical cord is still attached. I'm worried it'll snag on something if I take her outside. Can I cut it? Just to keep it from dragging on the ground. It's completely dried. It just hasn't fallen off for some reason.

The little EE is the same. She'll eat and drink when I make her, but she just stands with her little eyes closed. I feel as though she's not going to make it. I have to go to work (I'm already late), and I'm concerned she won't be alive when I come home. I'm tempted to take them to work....
 
Aunt Angus said:
We have co-parents!
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They seem to be sharing the babies, which is AWESOME. I already moved them into the grow out coop (aka the abandoned duck house) because they had all the babies out if the nest this morning.

The other two are still in the brooder int house. The Polish is doing great! She's eating and drinking and running around. She seems to still have some weakness, though, because she stumbles every once in a while. And her umbilical cord is still attached. I'm worried it'll snag on something if I take her outside. Can I cut it? Just to keep it from dragging on the ground. It's completely dried. It just hasn't fallen off for some reason.

The little EE is the same. She'll eat and drink when I make her, but she just stands with her little eyes closed. I feel as though she's not going to make it. I have to go to work (I'm already late), and I'm concerned she won't be alive when I come home. I'm tempted to take them to work....
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Take them with you!
 

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