Got my small flock of 6 today. After a 48hr box journey, they all seemed ok when we got home. I could immediately tell which one was the "runt"....one of the australorps....that we have named Rosemary. I always pull for the underdog.
This evening she is sleeping ALOT more than the others. Almost constantly. She is eating and I think getting water and pooping. No pasty butt...I checked for that. If I pick her up she perks up, but within a couple of minutes she settles back down to sleep. Should I be concerned?
None of them are staying under the light, and all is pretty quiet. They seem happy and healthy...no huddling close, they just like to sleep close together. They have warm areas, and some nice somewhat cooler areas....so all should be good in that arena. Thoughts or suggestions?
Water does have a electrolyte solution designed for new chicks....so she is getting the right nutrition and hydration out of it.
This evening she is sleeping ALOT more than the others. Almost constantly. She is eating and I think getting water and pooping. No pasty butt...I checked for that. If I pick her up she perks up, but within a couple of minutes she settles back down to sleep. Should I be concerned?
None of them are staying under the light, and all is pretty quiet. They seem happy and healthy...no huddling close, they just like to sleep close together. They have warm areas, and some nice somewhat cooler areas....so all should be good in that arena. Thoughts or suggestions?
Water does have a electrolyte solution designed for new chicks....so she is getting the right nutrition and hydration out of it.