nettlesandrose
Chirping
- Jan 5, 2022
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I just wanted to share my success story. It wouldn’t have happened without BYC.
I hatched my first batch of eggs this December. They came just in time for winter solstice. I had five that pipped, zipped, and hatched on d21. D22 a final chick hatched. She was sticky and seemed weak. She also walked on her hocks with curled toes. I was just gutted.
First I gave her a little spa treatment with a toothbrush and warm water. It was like getting gorilla glue off her down.
Then I taped her curled toes. That helped some, but not completely. However, I decided to prioritize warmth and nutrition. At 24 hours a gave save a chick, egg yolk, and yogurt.
At 36 hours i evaluated for slipped tendon. That didn’t seem right. I made a hobble. I also built a little isolated pen for her in with her siblings.
Week one was very touch and go. I was so worried she wouldn’t make it. She never seemed in pain, ate, drank, snuggled.
Week two she was better but still needed splinting. I was breathing easier. Then she ripped off her splints and started walking a ton.
Today she busted out of her isolation pen and, though a little on the small side, seems fine.
Many thanks to BYC for all of the ideas and help. I’m sure your suggestions saved our little chick, now named Robot.
I hatched my first batch of eggs this December. They came just in time for winter solstice. I had five that pipped, zipped, and hatched on d21. D22 a final chick hatched. She was sticky and seemed weak. She also walked on her hocks with curled toes. I was just gutted.
First I gave her a little spa treatment with a toothbrush and warm water. It was like getting gorilla glue off her down.
Then I taped her curled toes. That helped some, but not completely. However, I decided to prioritize warmth and nutrition. At 24 hours a gave save a chick, egg yolk, and yogurt.
At 36 hours i evaluated for slipped tendon. That didn’t seem right. I made a hobble. I also built a little isolated pen for her in with her siblings.
Week one was very touch and go. I was so worried she wouldn’t make it. She never seemed in pain, ate, drank, snuggled.
Week two she was better but still needed splinting. I was breathing easier. Then she ripped off her splints and started walking a ton.
Today she busted out of her isolation pen and, though a little on the small side, seems fine.
Many thanks to BYC for all of the ideas and help. I’m sure your suggestions saved our little chick, now named Robot.
