So very sad! =O(

[lovemychix]

They are so cute. I love saving animals. Good for u!!!
How did they like their baths??? just wondering...

 

[thechickenchick]

THey are very lucky that they got to come home with you. They are a pretty pair all cleaned up! Keep us posted on how they are doing.

 

[gumpsgirl]

Love your Silkies! They are so lucky you came along and rescued them. How are they doing now that they've been cleaned up and de-strung?

 

[Terry]

Thank you all so very much
Update... after giving them a bath which they did not seem to mind i think they actually enjoyed it lol great for me cause that was my 1st time giving a chicken a bath!

As far as getting them 2 stay on their backs I gently held them all the while talking (hmmm talking-something I'm good at lol) to them. The hen is so very docile and lets me do just about anything the rooster is way more scittish so takes a little extra time for him to settle down. After a short period I no longer had to hold them I was quite impressed lol They just seemed to both absolutely LOVE the warm air gently blowing on them.Lucky for me!I also took a q-tip and applied vaseline to the combs waddles(sp)and lobes as far as the legs and feet i just grabbed a gob for each one and gave then a wonderful massage
I kept them in the house to give them extra special care. I gave them veg scraps ,snacks grass,clover a little white grain bread along with corn and grit etc. Poor things were starved! they seem to be filling out now I moved them to the screen porch a couple of days ago and today I moved them out to the pen/coop area.with the others. They seem to be fine now except I had to remove little man as he did not like the idea of another guy in his territory and I figured the new guy had ben thru enough. Well thank you all for your help,suggestions, warm welcomes and comments
O btw yes i want more!!!!

In the meantime I am looking for bantam henss for my 2 bantam roosters

 

[LilRalphieRoosmama]

Glad to hear they are doing well! Ideally though you should keep them quarantined for 30 days just to be sure they have no major issues that could be passed to the others, especially if they have leg mites, etc. You never know what could show up; animals are experts at hiding their problems.

 

[sunbury chick]

Terry,
You have such a good heart.I'm learning(from this site)that alot of people are kind and are animal lovers. One family from BYC ,that I met last week("CHICKMANIA " and her son & daughter)had just left my house and came upon a kitten that had been hit by a car.It was a Sunday and they ran all over town trying to find help from a vet.They ended up at an emergency vet hospital.They are wonderful people in my eyes,What big hearts these folks have too... SUNBURY CHICK from OHIO

 

[WriterofWords]

Boy were they lucky you did that sight unseen auction. Thank you for helping them out!

 

[sunbury chick]

Writerofwords,
Is there such a thing as fainting chickens?

 

[Hangin Wit My Peeps]

Aww Terry! Your new babies are beautiful! You did a great job cleaning them up, the poor things! They sure did land in good hands with you. And it's great you took the advice and got rid of the cedar

Your a great chicken mommy!

 

[Terry]

ty LilRalphieRoosmama
Funny u should mention that because when I took little man out I thought about it and took the other girls right out to keep with him cause i didn't want any hard feelings crazy me i know go figure lol Good move on my part but wrong reason but thx for mentioning it cause you have such a great point. I now will keep them separated like you say just in case until I know the coast is clear.

sunbury chick
awww tysvm yes I agree so much with you!
When I read about the kitten in a wreck I was taken aback as I was just given a kitten that was in a wreck here in nc tho wow what a small world huh? good Question tho and I am eagerly waiting to know also...I have never heard of a fainting chicken only fainting goats hmmmm

WriterofWords
ya awww shucks lol I tell ya I never loved a chicken b4 i had my bantam cochin hen she followed me around like a puppy and love to b carried like one LOL She was the BEST gosh I miss her!I think this new little girl reminds me of her with the same personality. Funny how things work out eh?
Good for both of us *giggles*

Hangin Wit My Peeps
Gee tyvm
Indeed! I am so glad I refreshed the page and seen the quick response to my post! My hubby (he only feeds and waters the chickens when I am out of State or on vacation)did great that day helping me by dumping out the chips and cleaning out the crate so quickly. I was in such a panic that all I could do was to hold them and get them as far away as I could from there. Thinking back I can just imagine the sight of us just so glad i turned out okay shew lol


What a blessing it was for me and the chicks to find BYC and all of you wonderful, kind,helpful caring ppl !!!