When do I give up?

[MissPrissy]

When there is no chance for a good quaility of life for the bird I cull. If the bird cannot live out a natural chicken life without my having to help it along daily I have to stop.

Have you tried the polivisol baby vitamin drops to help boost and strengthen the chick?

 

[robinaggie]

Until I got the baby bird food today, Albert/a had been getting a 50/50 mix of Pedialyte and water with Polivisol drops, and would take an occasional bite of chick starter gruel. I knew that this would keep him alive, but I also knew he wouldn't grow on just that. So, I was happy to find the baby bird food, and he's standing and walking, and I really hope he does ok.

I have a mixed-breed layer that I hatched on July 4. She couldn't stay off of her back, and Katy gave me advice on her. She's a beautiful, strong chick now, and you'd never know she was a weak baby. I just don't know how much is too much, but I will draw the line at inserting a feeding tube.

Thanks again for your help, and I'll let you know how this turns out!

 

[Wynette]

I'm glad BOTH seem to be doing better! I have a really hard time deciding when enough is enough. I will tell myself, "I'll stop trying when...." but I often find myself making deals with myself...like, "oh, it seems to be a tiny bit better...I'll give it another day..." But I have to say that for me, the psychology of going to the extra effort, even if you DO lose one, is rewarding. PLEASE DO keep up posted, and GOOD LUCK!!!

 

[JudyMcKinn]

Is Albert/a still with us?