The Dogmother Posted July 21, 2010 Author Share Posted July 21, 2010 One of the daft wee chicks tried to kill itself yesterday Luckily I was at home, off sick; it had (somehow) got its head caught in the run mesh, despite there being kick boards all the way around. I went pottering in the garden for some fresh air and saw him flailing, neck raw to the bone and lots of blood. I bathed his neck after freeing him, puffed it liberally with vet wound powder and sprayed him purple. He was in good enough shape, if a little shocked, to go back in with the others, and is still alive this morning. I have to say that those german langshans chicks are the daftest I've ever had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roobaloo Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Poor lil thing!!!! At least it's ok..and while I'm not implying that it's good you've been ill...what a relief you were!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 21, 2010 Author Share Posted July 21, 2010 When I went back at lunchtime, one of the mummies was pecking at the poorly chick. I think this is probably because he's dusted with vet wound powder, sprayed with purple spray and looks odd. With no time to work out a better solution, I shut him in the eglu with food and water so that he was safe. The other mum isn't bothering him, so I may just bung Lily (vicious mum) in the cube with the others until he looks a bit more normal I'll see how he is getting on when I get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Oh heck. Poor little thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 22, 2010 Author Share Posted July 22, 2010 Chickies are better now - I turfed Lily (norty mum) out into the run with the big girls and Lavinia is looking after the chicks and nurturing the little one. He's still not right, but better than he was. I have sprayed him with some Bittrex spray to stop the others 'investigating' his wound. Lily has always been dominant with the other girls, but a superb mother; she's either not tolerant of the walking wounded, or put off by the smell of the antiseptic. I don't have any small bumper bits to fit her with so she's out with the biggies again and getting a taste of her own medicine as they're none too happy to see her back. He'll need an eye keeping on him as he's still far from right, but eating and drinking enough to make me happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 3, 2010 Author Share Posted August 3, 2010 Well, time for an update.... Lily had a couple of days away from the chicks as she was picking on the wee injured one. After a couple of goes at putting her back, he was healed and steady enough on his feet so that she didn't see him as a problem. Lily is now back and bringing up the chicks with Lavinia. 4 weeks old now, and no longer cute little fluffy bumble bees - the difference between the two breeds is more apparent than ever; the gold laced wyandottes are both fat round balls of fluff with colouring like a house sparrow. Both are girls. The German Langshans are still black and white, but their new feathers are coming through darker. One is most definitely a cock, and I have my doubts about another! They are still very lively and demented though Here's Lily with some of the chicks - you can still see the purple spray on wee chick's neck Dustbathing The one definite boy is jumping up to grab a worm from his mum Here's a video of them scratching about in their dustbath at the weekend, turn up your sound for cute chirping noises! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Aww They grow up so fast - very cute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 13, 2010 Author Share Posted August 13, 2010 Well, as none of the barred wyandotte eggs hatched and Phil was hankering after one, we picked up a lovely little chick on saturday night - Phil has named her Bridget after a Bridget Riley painting (he was going to call her Kelly after Kelly Brook ) After a bit of initial scuffling, she has settled in well. The other chicks are all growing very quickly now and racing around like mad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 I have a Bridget too Bridget Brahma, so quite considerably larger than your Bridget Did the mums pay much attention to her initially, how well do they care for her now and did the other chicks pick on her? The reason I ask is because Bridget & Francesca between them hatched four Orpingtons last week, the youngest of those is seven days old today. On Sunday I'm picking up some Cochins that are due to hatch tomorrow from a friend. Maggie May has been sat on some eggs that have all candled clear so the plan is to give her some Cochin chicks. My friend is expecting more than I think MM can cope with yet between them I know Bridget & Francesca could easily cope with a couple more. My only concern is will they have the intelligence to realise they went to bed with four chicks yet woke up with six. I'm answering my own questions as I go along here because I may as well take all my friends Cochins, put them in my brooder in the garage and just see how many I can fool the Brahmas & MM into taking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 13, 2010 Author Share Posted August 13, 2010 They accepted her that first night, but in the morning I had to take Lily - the black pekin mummy - out. She's a good mum but can be over-protective and a bit norty sometimes. Lavinia gave Bridget a few odd looks and chased her once. The wee german langshans cock tried it on once as well, but they've all settled down now. Lily seems happier having some 'me time' now rather than begin with the chicks, and Lavinia is a more placid mum. The chicks are far less bovvered by the newcomer than the mummies I hope that it works out for you Griffin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 I half met Bridget in the boot of the car Glad she's settling in ok ily Barred Dottes - have 2 of her sisters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Oooh they are so cute Claret - and so leggy now!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 22, 2010 Author Share Posted October 22, 2010 Well, a long overdue update - couldn't get them to stand still long enough to be photographed! The 'chicks' are now 15 weeks old and have just come out of the gawky adolescent stage, and you can now see their adult potential. We have one barred wyandotte bantie girl, who is Phil's bird. She's called Bridget, her default setting is for panic, and she stays well out of the way when I am trying to get photos. You can just see her in the back of this picture. Of the others, we had two black German Langshans which were very obviously boys from early on - they have gone to a friend. We have one more German Langshans boy who is slow to mature, so i will see if his crow is quieter, and may keep him. We also have one German Langshans pullet, who is very sweet and trusting; One gold laced wyandotte cock (am asking around friends who expressed an interest to find him a home) he is really pretty, and in the last 2 weeks has developed a stunning curly green-tinged tail. The Gold laced pullet will also be kept and is a pretty girl, who looks like she will have nice markings. German Langshans cock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 That gold laced boy is stunning, really lovely colours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 22, 2010 Author Share Posted October 22, 2010 He has, the gold is quite coppery and dark, and his tail has that lovely green glint in the sunshine. I'm going to hate to see him go but I don't think the neighbours would be too impressed with his dawn mating call when he starts He's starting to stand like a boy now (I cut off his beak in the photo ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Cor what a stunner! I would think you'd have a lot of people wanting him - he really is beautiful. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 He is looking good The langshan chicks were cute - looked like they're on stilts. Have grown a lot since then though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
