Morning everyone,
The joy I felt yesterday has been dashed! I went to check on the babies this morning and found one of them dead. I believe that it was the one I named "Droopy". She didn't hold her wings up against her sides like the rest of them do. But carried them low to the ground. This should have told me something was wrong with her to begin with.
But I did not pick any of them out, The manager did. I was just so happy to be getting my first Chicks and getting them home! Next time I will pay more attention to the ones I get and will decide witch ones go into the box!
I only had one other that needed her "Fluffy Butt" cleaned this morning. She was not happy that I had to do this, but she is clean now and I will watch her to make sure that she stays that way!
Fresh food and water was given to all and they seem to be doing alright.
With the loss of the one, all I want to do now is sit by the brooder and keep an eye on them. But that's not going to happen as I have other things to do today and tonight is a work night (How can I leave them all alone?!). So on to other things!
Tom
The joy I felt yesterday has been dashed! I went to check on the babies this morning and found one of them dead. I believe that it was the one I named "Droopy". She didn't hold her wings up against her sides like the rest of them do. But carried them low to the ground. This should have told me something was wrong with her to begin with.
But I did not pick any of them out, The manager did. I was just so happy to be getting my first Chicks and getting them home! Next time I will pay more attention to the ones I get and will decide witch ones go into the box!
I only had one other that needed her "Fluffy Butt" cleaned this morning. She was not happy that I had to do this, but she is clean now and I will watch her to make sure that she stays that way!
Fresh food and water was given to all and they seem to be doing alright.
With the loss of the one, all I want to do now is sit by the brooder and keep an eye on them. But that's not going to happen as I have other things to do today and tonight is a work night (How can I leave them all alone?!). So on to other things!
Tom
Sorry to hear that, Tom. :(
ReplyDeleteWe lost one of our ducklings at about a week old, and for no apparent reason. Sometimes there's one that just fails to thrive. I've got my fingers crossed for your other fluffy babies. I'm sure they'll be sprouting feathers before you know it. :)
Hey Rae,
DeleteI'm still sadden about the lost of the one. But Ace gave me a replacement. I now have two "Chipmunks". Here's hopping they all do well!
Tom
That's awesome that they gave you a replacement! What do you mean by "chipmunks"? Did you get a couple easter eggers? They remind me of ewoks. :)
DeleteRea,
DeleteYour right, it is awesome! I guess they wanted to keep a happy customer.
The two "Chipmunks" have a dark stripe (Black or dark Brown) running from right behind the eyes to the tail. I have been told they may be "Rhode Island Reds".
Ace said that the "Easter Eggers would not be in until the 16th of April. And I plan to get 6 of them too!
6 for right now, but soon to be a dozen in the flock!
I'm doing that happy dance again!
Tom
I am sad with you. But another "chipmunk" looking girl will be beautiful. I like how you call her chipmunk from her marking!
ReplyDeleteEmily,
DeleteThe stripe on Chipmunk is a lighter Brown then that of "Odd Ball". Her stripe is Black. So if that stays that way, it will be easy to tell them apart.
I just checked on them and it looked like a Rodeo was going on in there. All they needed were little ropes to hog tie each other!
They are so much fun to watch!
Tom