- Apr 4, 2009
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Our chicks are 4 weeks old. About 6 days ago we noticed one of our Australorps was twisting it's neck under and doing all the typical wry/twisted neck stuff. We separated her (not knowing what it was at first) and really thought she'd just die. Well, she made it a couple nights fine and she was eating and drinking well. We started her on vitamins a few days ago and she seems to be doing pretty well. She still struggles some with the neck tucking thing, but besides that she acts pretty normal.
Here's the problem, the other chicks peck her. We had her with the rest of the hens (5 other Australorps and 6 RIR's) for about a day and then they started in on her. It's not like they attack her, just a peck here and there. So now "Wrenny" is in chicken jail. We flipped over a small laundry basket in the brooder and she now resides in there with her own food and water.
Long term, how is this going to work out? Will they ever accept her? I can't separate her forever.
Julie
Here's the problem, the other chicks peck her. We had her with the rest of the hens (5 other Australorps and 6 RIR's) for about a day and then they started in on her. It's not like they attack her, just a peck here and there. So now "Wrenny" is in chicken jail. We flipped over a small laundry basket in the brooder and she now resides in there with her own food and water.
Long term, how is this going to work out? Will they ever accept her? I can't separate her forever.
Julie