I was thinking about adding a couple of other Bantam breeds to my flock. I currently only raise Silkies. What does everyone think of Japanese bantams or bantam polish laced? I've been interested in those breeds, but want to make sure they will get along with my little Silkies. Here is a few pics of them!!
No, I had "the patience of Job" for this hatch--NOT!! But, I didn't so much as open the incubator, except to remove chicks. I think it did come out to soon.... This one was the last one, hours after the others, but eagerly zipped in about 45 minutes. When it pushed all the way out--there was the clearish goo still in the egg. Its umbilical cord detached quickly, but I could see it start to bleed some...maybe, it just looked like a good bit, but I knew if it keep rubbing the screen it would get worse. So, I got some paper towels to lat in the bottom, put the powder on and replaced it inside. The bleeding stopped, but it was very sticky--maybe I smashed its down? It is up and bright today, but I think you are right---may have to bathe it.Congrats on your chicks! Don't worry about a little bit of blood. He must have hatched too fast or wasn't quite ready when he came out.
Good luck!
Yeah, they usually don't poop too soon after hatching. What do you mean it's down is stuck to it? Can you post a picture? Is this a sticky chick??? Sticky chicks don't usually make it out on their own. And if they do, they often have a lot of problems. If the sticky down is interfering with his movements, you're going to have to wash him. I do this with sticky chicks immediately. I run warm water-- check it several times to be sure it's warm enough-- but not too hot. Then put the chick under and use cotton balls and my fingers to rub off all the stick. Then put them back into the incubator to dry off. Don't air dry them! But I can't tell what problem you are having without a picture. And so my advice could change depending on what I see.
BTW-- did you help this chick out? Chicks that are helped out are often at risk for having the umbelical cord ripped out from their rear and bleeding.
I will be doing a bath shortly, I think...thank you. Its little feet are a little pink instead of black, but it's eating and drinking well..... I hope you are right, and that it'll be ok.
Quote: I had one that looked like your sticky chick. I just bathed him in warm water to get the stuff off, dries him in a towel and put it directly back under the brooder light. He is fine. I say he because at 8 weeks HE is trying to crow. Pathetic sounding but definitely a crow. And these are not hatchery chicks, so I was suprised it was trying so early.
And can I say that I got some silkie eggs so I could hatch a "natural incubator". But I have fallen so in love with these cute little fuzzy butts!How did this happen?
You should see the new run I built for them this last week. It's nicer than my LF run! Just not quite as big. I will post pics soon.
They are gonna be soooo spoiled!
No, I had "the patience of Job" for this hatch--NOT!! But, I didn't so much as open the incubator, except to remove chicks. I think it did come out to soon.... This one was the last one, hours after the others, but eagerly zipped in about 45 minutes. When it pushed all the way out--there was the clearish goo still in the egg. Its umbilical cord detached quickly, but I could see it start to bleed some...maybe, it just looked like a good bit, but I knew if it keep rubbing the screen it would get worse. So, I got some paper towels to lat in the bottom, put the powder on and replaced it inside. The bleeding stopped, but it was very sticky--maybe I smashed its down? It is up and bright today, but I think you are right---may have to bathe it.
Sorry, the pics aren't great--they all kept chasing the camera...
Sticky chick
No, I had "the patience of Job" for this hatch--NOT!! But, I didn't so much as open the incubator, except to remove chicks. I think it did come out to soon.... This one was the last one, hours after the others, but eagerly zipped in about 45 minutes. When it pushed all the way out--there was the clearish goo still in the egg. Its umbilical cord detached quickly, but I could see it start to bleed some...maybe, it just looked like a good bit, but I knew if it keep rubbing the screen it would get worse. So, I got some paper towels to lat in the bottom, put the powder on and replaced it inside. The bleeding stopped, but it was very sticky--maybe I smashed its down? It is up and bright today, but I think you are right---may have to bathe it.
Sorry, the pics aren't great--they all kept chasing the camera...
Sticky chick
chick 1
chick 2
chick 3---this one has some coloring---I will put two pics, maybe someone can tell if it's really white??
Or, partridge....or, buff??
Of course, it on the left and sticky chick on right---it has like a dotted ashy/purple area on its back, not showing well in the pics....hmmm
I know they will be much fluffier in a couple of days....they are still sporting some "dapper Dan"...
I just love them!!
Yeah, for some reason, I keep calling all of mine "he's"!!I had one that looked like your sticky chick. I just bathed him in warm water to get the stuff off, dries him in a towel and put it directly back under the brooder light. He is fine. I say he because at 8 weeks HE is trying to crow. Pathetic sounding but definitely a crow. And these are not hatchery chicks, so I was suprised it was trying so early.
And can I say that I got some silkie eggs so I could hatch a "natural incubator". But I have fallen so in love with these cute little fuzzy butts!How did this happen?
You should see the new run I built for them this last week. It's nicer than my LF run! Just not quite as big. I will post pics soon.
They are gonna be soooo spoiled!
Yeah, I think mine was that bad last night...I'm so sorry about the black chickie--it was so pretty!!He is a bit sticky, but not as bad as I've had sometimes. He could probably use a good rub down. Use a cotton ball to rub his fluff with the water, it's gentle and will help loosen the gunk. Put him back in the incubator to dry again. Here is a sticky chick I had hatch on the left and then I had a chick that had some kind of rear problem (black) and he ended up dying only a couple hours after this pic. Anyway, this sticky chick below couldn't move his wings and barely move his feet because his fluff was so stuck together and dried out, it was keeping him from moving much.
I think the guy had about every color listed!! LOL So, I have no idea...I was hoping to get some whites....yeah, looks like I have two sets of twins....two small vaults and 2 large....waiting for the other to dry to see if it has the same color as the other one. Porcelain would be nice.Did you get porcelain eggs? That last one looks possibly porcelain. The sticky one maybe the same or buff. They are just adorable! Don't they make your heart swell?This is the best time to check out their toes for any extra toe numbs or nails or lack there of. After they feather in a week or two it becomes harder and harder to see what's what. I makes notes on every chick.
