Ship-and-Adopt-A-Long!

[pekin queen]

i think the rear breed is a barred Plymouth rock or a cuckoo maran

 

[Aunt Angus]

Did you not sleep or tired of chicks needing special care.?

Both. And I am the student activities director at the high school where I teach, and tomorrow is prom. Between the chicks and prom, I am so busy.

I ordered the chicks BEFORE I knew the prom date. When I tried to move the order to June, they didn't have most of the breeds I wanted. REGRETS!

 

[Aunt Angus]

i think the rear breed is a barred Plymouth rock or a cuckoo maran

I'm feeling CM or OE. Either way, I am happy!

 

[Aunt Angus]

The Polish just keeps getting stronger. I am still not seeing much progress in the EE, though.

 

[Aunt Angus]

Well, things can change so quickly! The EE has come around a bit. Both are eating and drinking on their own. They are very wobbly, though. They keep falling over, but they are trying to climb.

I fed them water, egg yolk, and gro gel every 30 min or so today while I was at work. I also had an MPH for them.

I REALLY REALLY want mamas to raise them, but I don't think they're strong enough yet.

 

[Aunt Angus]

One of the chicks with the mamas died last night. I have no idea why. It's little body was perfect and warm. Mama didn't want me to take it. So sad... I think it was one of the EEs. Super cute. It was fine yesterday. They are just so fragile.

But the two weaker babies are hanging on. The Polish is doing great - finally acting like a normal chick. The EE is getting stronger but is still pretty lethargic this morning.

I have to go to set up for prom in a bit. I'm worried about leaving them. I fed them egg yolk and crumble slurry and made sure they drank water. I will probably do that 1 more time before I leave. My husband says he will come home from work a little early to check on them. My adult son is here. He has special needs, so he can't do much, but he can make sure they are warm and report on their activity. Prom is only about 15 min from home, so I can come back if necessary.

Oh - I think the Polish has imprinted on me, which is NOT what I wanted. Given her fragility, she may just end up staying in here. Oh well. That's always a possibility when having broodies adopt.

 

[townchicks]

I'm so sorry about the little one you lost. Darn things are so fragile. So sweet that your girl did not want to give it up. Good luck and try to relax a little at the prom, at least those teenagers will be a bit of a distraction.

 

[Aunt Angus]

I'm so sorry about the little one you lost. Darn things are so fragile. So sweet that your girl did not want to give it up. Good luck and try to relax a little at the prom, at least those teenagers will be a bit of a distraction.

Hubby said the EE is not going to make it. I SHOULD NOT HAVE ORDERED THEM. I SHOULD NOT HAVE HAD THEM SHIPPED. I hate myself for being so selfish.

 

[Aunt Angus]

I am sobbing right now. I KNEW better.

 

[townchicks]

I am sobbing right now. I KNEW better.

Don't blame yourself. It could be that those chicks wouldn't have made it even without shipping. I know it's hard not to feel guilty, and second guess yourself, but remember, MOST of them are still going strong. Lots of folks on here have lost chicks that they have picked up at the stores, too. It's sad, I know, and it's ok to grieve for them, but please don't beat yourself up.