We got 11 chicks today. Two of the chicks are a new breed for us: The Leghorn. I will name them both "Foghorn." If any chick turns out to be a rooster, I will name it "Dinner."
Once situated Darwin's Law took over. One chick has a clogged vent and one is "sick". Let's discuss what this means:
1. Clogged vent - Very young chicks tend to have runny droppings as their bodies get adjusted to eating solid food after hatching. This can get clogged up in their new feathers to the extent that their vents are blocked. A blocked vent means that no more waste can be passed, and your chick will quickly die.
Solution: apply a warm compress on the chicken butt to loosen stool and allow poo to pass.
2. "Sick chick" usually means Coccidiosis (aka: cocci) is a common intestinal disease caused by several species of parasites. The parasites rapidly multiply, damaging the intestinal lining, preventing chickens from absorbing nutrients from their food.
Solution: force feed with sugar water and medicate with ampro, but it is up to the chicken and the universe more than you as the farmer. This is a coin toss.
We have made a beautiful little brooder in Porter the rabbit's greenhouse. It will stay clean and beautiful about 2 hours and 15 minutes.
3. Brooder: a device or structure for the rearing of young chickens or other birds.
I'll keep you updated on the status of the brooder and the two chicks.
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