sighs

[clmschke]

Watching and praying for one of our hatchlings. We cam home from work to find him/her on their back, unable to stand.
Suspecting it was the heat/dehydration (although there was plenty of water and they had their pool) No sign of any trauma, and the other 7 are fine. Fred (his/her fellow hatchling is George) has managed to drink, and is breathing easier but still cannot stand.

 

[NanaKat]

What are you feeding the babies?

 

[clmschke]

All 8 are on a starter/growth feed at night. They are outside browsing 8 - 10 hours a day.
The other 7 are fine.
As an update, "Fred" is much more alert this morning. He is gaining a bit more stability but still cannot stand and walk on his own,
though he is much better than he was last night.

 

[NanaKat]

hmmmm.

Sounds like they are getting enough greens for niacin and I'm assuming the starter grower is not medicated.
Glad Fred is doing better.

 

[clmschke]

Fred can stand now..although it is kinda like a drunk. Yes, unmedicated feed. Manure has been nice and green. We hope to see continued improvement

 

[Miss Lydia]

Fred can stand now..although it is kinda like a drunk. Yes, unmedicated feed. Manure has been nice and green. We hope to see continued improvement

Great news hope he keeps improving!

 

[clmschke]

Fred continues to slowly get better. He is still unsteady on his feet, but he is walking, swimming and browsing again.
We are beginning to wonder if he may have gotten into a fight with one of our ducks. There is no sign of trauma
and nothing seems to be sore to the touch on him though.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Fred continues to slowly get better. He is still unsteady on his feet, but he is walking, swimming and browsing again.
We are beginning to wonder if he may have gotten into a fight with one of our ducks. There is no sign of trauma
and nothing seems to be sore to the touch on him though.

you may never know, but thank goodness your seeing improvement. Great news!!

 

[CelticOaksFarm]

You can give him some poultry Nutri drench for a few days to help him fully bounce back as well. Glad he is improving for you.

 

[clmschke]

Fred is doing well. We have come to the conclusion that he somehow suffer an injury to his leg.