Chicks died

billp
Brand New Budgie

Posts: 11

Chicks died Jul 17, 2022 18:10:07 GMT via mobile

Quote

Post by billp on Jul 17, 2022 18:10:07 GMT

Hi my budgies had 3 chicks last year with no problems. They have just had 3 chicks but each one died within 24 hours. I was in hospital when the first 2 died and home for the 3rd. Could it be the extreme heat at the moment or could it have anything to do with them being alone for 2 weeks with my daughter calling in each day to give them food and water? Or do you have any suggestions.
Thanks
Bill

Marianne Marlow
Administrator

George, Daisy, Iris, Billy, Peter, Chipper, Dinku, Barney, Ayla and Rocky

Posts: 28,782

Chicks died Jul 20, 2022 8:18:51 GMT tweetiepiesmom likes this

Quote

Post by Marianne Marlow on Jul 20, 2022 8:18:51 GMT

Hi Bill

I have no experience with breeding but just wanted to say sorry that you lost your chicks.

We are not Vets, Avian or otherwise. If you have any serious doubts about your budgies' health an appointment with an Avian vet should always be your first point of call.

The Gang George, Daisy, Iris, Billy, Peter, Chipper, Dinku, Barney, Ayla + Rocky.

Heavenly Max, Penny, Colin, Bertie, Lyra, Blithe, Monty, Eric, Jerry, Roswell, Snowy, Custard I, Abbie, Charlie, Dumpling, Blueboy, JoJo, Billybob, Lucy, Hector, Custard II, Pete, Polly, Lemon, Sky, Basil

Jan 29, 2022 11:22:41 GMT Loz Yellow Face Dynamo Cunningham's Law might well apply here ... Posts: 6,349	Chicks died Jul 20, 2022 9:16:33 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Loz on Jul 20, 2022 9:16:33 GMT Hi billp, same for me. I have no advice but you have my condolences. Very sad that the chicks are lost.
	Happiness is a Happy Flock Mr Hibs, Eeyore, Squeak, Herman, Finarfin, Finrod, Hector, Prothall, Mhoram, Gurgeh, Maddy Prior, Perry Rhodan, Loric, Boba, Smudge, Whistle, Eva, Isabeau, Chocobo the kakariki & Coco the cockatiel Fly high Patch, Sandy & Berek. Forever missed.

Jan 21, 2014 17:06:12 GMT jellybean Superior Sky Blue Posts: 9,520	Chicks died Jul 20, 2022 10:57:15 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jellybean on Jul 20, 2022 10:57:15 GMT Me too, sorry you lost these little ones.
	R.I.P. Charlie - 29/6/11 - 21/8/13 R.I.P. Max - 26/1/2014 - 3/7/2019 R.I.P. Sam - 27/7/2019 - 7/2/2023

Oct 7, 2011 0:19:27 GMT Hezz Staff Member Posts: 34,087	Chicks died Jul 21, 2022 1:21:32 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Hezz on Jul 21, 2022 1:21:32 GMT The heat could definitely play a part, especially as your hen would not be prepared for it. The chicks may well have become dehydrated if the hen wasn’t drinking enough herself.
	We are not Vets, Avian or otherwise. If you have any serious doubts about your budgies' health an appointment with an Avian vet should always be your first point of call. RIP Bluey 4/12/05 - 31/03/12 RIP Fluoro 22/09/12 - 28/12/12 RIP Smudge 1/03/10 - 8/07/15 RIP Sparky 24/04/11 - 03/10/17 MIA Misty 22/09/12 - 20/10/21 RIP Mango 03/12/13 - 20/05/23

Post by billp on Jul 17, 2022 18:10:07 GMT

Post by Marianne Marlow on Jul 20, 2022 8:18:51 GMT

Post by Loz on Jul 20, 2022 9:16:33 GMT

Post by jellybean on Jul 20, 2022 10:57:15 GMT

Post by Hezz on Jul 21, 2022 1:21:32 GMT