Well, we received our poults today. All fifteen were happy and healthy when they arrived, but I think I've spoken too soon.
One poult nearly drowned in the waterer, and we spent the next two hours emptying the water out of its lungs. It has since recovered, and as a precaution I have filled the water dish with marbles to prevent it from recurring.
After we finished dealing with aforementioned poult, another one was flipped over onto its back in the center of the run. The only way I could help it was by lifting up their run, so I did and managed to flip it back over. But, when I reached in, the fourteen other poults came rushing at me. I hastily pushed them away so that I could lower the run, but being the clumsy stupid oaf I am, I lowered the run and accidentally broke one's neck. I feel like absolute crap and can hardly bear to look at them now.
They also won't eat. They'll drink, but won't touch their food. I've tried shiny coins, food dye, even tossed a Favorelle in who would show them how to eat. They were more interested in her beard feathers.
I went out to check them a few minutes ago, and noticed that within a span of fifteen minutes three of them have their beaks covered in blood! One is missing their egg tooth; the other two are bleeding by their nostrils. I have no idea what is going on; they are safe and secure from any other birds.
Murphy's Law is in full swing here!!
