tara Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 What have people done about putting food and water in there to give the babies a drink and food and where to put it as there in the egg port bit there very small l dont know how they would get out to drink and eat then how they would get back to there nest.advice please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Tara...are they with their mother? Are there other hens in the run too? Have you got some Chick Crumbs? Have you got a special drinker for the babies? How many are there? It is difficult to offer advice without knowing what the set up is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tara Posted February 24, 2008 Author Share Posted February 24, 2008 There mum is with them dont know how many yet as have not seen them only heard them going to get there food today.But they cant get to water yet or food.im wondering if the baby that died could not get back in the nest and died from the cold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Oh dear tara - have you not got this all ready before they hatched??? If they have just hatched, they won't need any food for at least a day..... If they are with the hen, she will show them how to eat, but you will need proper Chick Crumb and a small drinker specially for chicks - they could drown in anything else. If they are in an Eglu then you should fill up the whole of the floor area - over the rungs of the perches - with shavings or Aubiose/Hemcore, and you will need to place a piece of wood securely from the door to out in the run for them to use as a ramp. Place the food and water near the end of the ramp. .... and you will need to keep any other hens away from the mother and chicks.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Oh dear...Tara ...It looks as if a bit of homework before embarking upon hatching might have been a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tara Posted February 24, 2008 Author Share Posted February 24, 2008 I totally agree and l have been sorting things out with them but my dad died in hospital 4 days ago so have been dealing with that sorry Im going to get on with them now it hopfully might keep my mind of whats been going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Very sorry to hear about you Dad. Deepest Sympathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Sorry to hear about your Father, Tara I've locked this thread as I've realised you posted in Ducks section as well........ and these are ducklings. See here - http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=19761 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I've unlocked this again........ All the duckling chat is in the Ducks section........ but Tara probably needs all the hugs that this forum is so good at in times of trouble............ Difficult times Tara........big hugs from me...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 You poor thing, I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad, you could probably do without having to think about all of this duck stuff right now. I know nothing about chicks but good luck, I hope you can use their hatching as a comforting distraction and not another burden. Lots of love m'dear Mrs Bertie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 So sorry to hear about your Dad, Tara. Thinking of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 So sorry to hear about you Dad, Tara. Good luck with you ducklings - they look so cute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy&cake Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Im sorry to hear about your father. How awfully sad. *hugs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGirlsMum Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Really sorry about your Dad, put some time in to your chicks, and take some time for you too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Very sad news about your Dad Tara , I'm so sorry to hear it. How are the ducklings today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 So sorry to hear the news about your Dad. It will be difficult, but chin up, think of all the happy times and then you'll drag your way through these dark days. At least the cuteness of fluffy ducklings will keep your mind off it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 So sorry to hear your sad news about your Dad but as Liz said it is the happy memories that will help you through the dark days when you feel down. Hope those little ducklings are doing well and help you find a smile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tara Posted February 26, 2008 Author Share Posted February 26, 2008 Thanyou to every one it has been very hard my mother is very down at the moment.I just feel numb right now But trying to be there for my mother.she enjoyed seeing the ducklings they made her smile l think she may like to have 2 which might help her through.Again thankyou all for your kind words.Even my dad would have loved seeing these little cuties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riane Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Dear Tara I hope things are a little better and the pure essence of new life in those ducklings is some comfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I am in a similar place to you right now. Just do what you can and leave what you can't. If it's important it will get done. If it isn't it doesn't matter that it's not been done. Take time for yourself (even if that means just 5 minutes with your new arrivals or a quick session here). My thoughts are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...