Chick Died!

[Guest skippersworld]

Went to loft the other night to find my chick was dead! It was a good size and well fed but im guessing the cold got the best of it!! I still have two eggs in the loft but am thinking if they hatch theyre not gonna survive so am thinking of hand rearing them! Any tips for doing this? i.e food?

[dal2]

Went to loft the other night to find my chick was dead! It was a good size and well fed but im guessing the cold got the best of it!! I still have two eggs in the loft but am thinking if they hatch theyre not gonna survive so am thinking of hand rearing them! Any tips for doing this? i.e food?

 

You wont!

[Guest spin cycle]

Went to loft the other night to find my chick was dead! It was a good size and well fed but im guessing the cold got the best of it!! I still have two eggs in the loft but am thinking if they hatch theyre not gonna survive so am thinking of hand rearing them! Any tips for doing this? i.e food?

 

 

these things happen ...particularly in this sort of weather. hand rearings not an option really...you're going to struggle to do better than the parents.

[Guest skippersworld]

Ok then, will just let the birds do there best then!!

 

Thanks.

[Guest bigda]

Ok then, will just let the birds do there best then!!

 

Thanks.

 

 

PACK THE NEST BOX WITH STRAW MATE AND BLOCK OF THE COLD AIR A BIT

[JohnQuinn]

Ok then, will just let the birds do there best then!!

 

Thanks.

 

Definitely the best policy, its ok finishing off a youngster from about 15/16 days old but impossible to rear them from birth. You might find locking the hen in the box during the night will help reduce casualties

[THE FIFER]

better taking your time m8 wait til better weather,if the eggs are fresh you can keep them for a few\ weeks

[Guest BRYANBROCK]

PACK THE NEST BOX WITH STRAW MATE AND BLOCK OF THE COLD AIR A BIT

 

try a crisp box to keep the wind and cold away when you pack with straw as well