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Songster
Hi all! We just received our baby chicks this morning via USPS (from mypetchicken.com). I know most people don’t raise chicks in fall/winter, but we have the indoor space to keep them safe until they can go out to a coop so I feel good about the choice. We really want eggs in the spring/summer!
Unfortunately , we had two chicks dead on arrival and now we have one, a lavender Orpington, who is very sleepy. She wakes up and peeps when picked up, but otherwise she’s got her eyes closed and wants to snuggle up. We did get her to drink, and are mixing up an electrolyte drink for them right now, but is there anything g else I can do for her? I would hate to lose her, especially since we’re down two chicks already.
Pic of this chick in question attached.
Thanks in advanced everyone! I’ve texted my local chicken friend but unfortunately she’s working right now.
Unfortunately , we had two chicks dead on arrival and now we have one, a lavender Orpington, who is very sleepy. She wakes up and peeps when picked up, but otherwise she’s got her eyes closed and wants to snuggle up. We did get her to drink, and are mixing up an electrolyte drink for them right now, but is there anything g else I can do for her? I would hate to lose her, especially since we’re down two chicks already.
Pic of this chick in question attached.
Thanks in advanced everyone! I’ve texted my local chicken friend but unfortunately she’s working right now.