Nov 8, 2011 20:55:22 GMT
suejr69
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Post by suejr69 on Dec 10, 2012 14:54:16 GMT
Today I should have had another chick.i have been to have a look and I can hear one chirping from one of the eggs and there's a tiny crack in it.its calling like crazy so you never know.i will check tonight before the lights go out at eleven. I think giving calcivet five times a day like it says on the bottle was too much and the shells are too thick for the chicks to break open. Sue
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Nov 8, 2011 20:55:22 GMT
suejr69
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Post by suejr69 on Dec 10, 2012 21:48:09 GMT
I couldn't resist I had to check the egg two hours later and it was drying up half in and half out.i don't usually interfere with hatching but I had no choice.i helped peel he rest of the shell off gently and then leave old mum to the rest.i went about 8 o' clock nought and it was under old mum being fed ok and looking ok.so I have three chicks at the moment. Next one due 12th. Sue
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Aug 9, 2012 7:24:52 GMT
ruby 5
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Post by ruby 5 on Dec 10, 2012 22:09:34 GMT
I'm glad you managed to save the chick sue, I agree you had no choice and you did the right thing. I hope you can find the reason for the shells being so thick, it does sound as if they've maybe had too much calcium but I'm no expert so hopefully someone else will be able to help. How is the little one with the blood blister? hope it's ok
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Post by Hezz on Dec 10, 2012 23:42:46 GMT
Nice work, Sue. So good too that mum didn't reject the chick. Hope it continues to do well.
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Nov 8, 2011 20:55:22 GMT
suejr69
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Post by suejr69 on Dec 11, 2012 10:58:26 GMT
Yesterday's chick is ok this morning still being fed by the old girl. The other two are coming on well and have a good set of lungs on them. Sue
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Nov 24, 2012 8:11:02 GMT
james
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Post by james on Dec 11, 2012 11:39:11 GMT
Yesterday's chick is ok this morning still being fed by the old girl. The other two are coming on well and have a good set of lungs on them. Sue Well done Sue
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Aug 9, 2012 7:24:52 GMT
ruby 5
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Post by ruby 5 on Dec 11, 2012 12:06:59 GMT
All looking good sue, hope tomorrow's egg hatches
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Nov 8, 2011 20:55:22 GMT
suejr69
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Post by suejr69 on Dec 11, 2012 20:18:14 GMT
Thanks all I am pleased. Fingers crossed for tomorrow. Sue
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Nov 8, 2011 20:55:22 GMT
suejr69
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Post by suejr69 on Dec 12, 2012 11:55:43 GMT
Yay another chick today has arrived,it took some work trying to get out but eventually it was strong enough to get out.my old hen seems to be looking after it ok so far. Sue
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Nov 8, 2011 20:55:22 GMT
suejr69
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Post by suejr69 on Dec 12, 2012 14:57:08 GMT
This is two chicks Attachments:
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Nov 8, 2011 20:55:22 GMT
suejr69
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Post by suejr69 on Dec 12, 2012 14:58:39 GMT
That was my picture I have put on the forum.i am just playing with the pictures Sue
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Nov 8, 2011 20:55:22 GMT
suejr69
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Post by suejr69 on Dec 12, 2012 15:19:01 GMT
Not very flattering photo. Sitting here in my pjs.but at least you can see a mug shot of my face.still practicing photos. Sue Attachments:
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Sept 27, 2024 21:49:25 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2012 17:13:23 GMT
Well, I'm not expert, but that chick in the picture seems to have a nice, fully looking crop Well done, by the way I'm sure they'll grow up to be lovely birds and you've really done well with them so far!
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Dec 12, 2012 17:22:04 GMT
Great pictures Sue Glad that the chicks are doing fine. Is there any difference between the color of the chicks or it's just in the picture.
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