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Came home to find one of my 6/7 week old Polish Bantams dead in the corner of the ark. Just one of those things do you think? Showed no signs of ill health. 
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real sorry to hear... sorry no ideas as to what happened, but hopefully someone who ight will be along shortly
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Hi redthorn, strange isn't it. Just worried in case it was some disease and have passed onto the hens. Although they are in their own house and run they have pecked about near the ark with the chicks in.Comment
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chicks and chooks both can make one worry! I'm reasonably comfortable in thinking your girls will be fine, and keep a close eye on your chicksNever test the depth of the water with both feet
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Oh dear- that'd be quite a shock!
Fingers crossed the others are fine
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Hope so Nicos!Comment
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This time of year it's maybe a bit too early to be taking chicks off heat completely so soon? Are you 100% sure she was 6 to 7 weeks and not 5 to 6 weeks? At that age and at this time of year I would keep them inside for a good while longer under heat. Not saying this was the reason........... just a possibility!
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Hi Snadger, thanks for the advice. I bought them from someone at the allotment who knows someone, she was a lot smaller, so maybe that was why? Totally new to hens, and chicks, just couldn't resist them! Feel awful now as it was cold last night, the others are bigger, do you think they will be ok 2nite or should I bring them in?Originally posted by Snadger View PostThis time of year it's maybe a bit too early to be taking chicks off heat completely so soon? Are you 100% sure she was 6 to 7 weeks and not 5 to 6 weeks? At that age and at this time of year I would keep them inside for a good while longer under heat. Not saying this was the reason........... just a possibility!
Reply soon please! Worried now!Last edited by MrsC; 05-10-2009, 08:37 PM.Comment
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If she was significantly smaller than the others chances are there was something wrong with her anyway, if she was from the same hatch. Difficult to say what, not having seen the bird. If you suspect they are younger than 6 weeks then they need to be under a bit of heat at night, but if they are fully feathered then providing their ark is dry and draught-proof then they should be ok.Comment
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Hi, thanks for your reply, they are fully feathered. She did seem a bit sorry for herself thinking about, like the runt of the litter (only way I can describe it really.) They have lots of straw and the ark is warm and dry and draught proof, they are spoilt like the girls. I feel slightly more relaxed now, thankyou!Originally posted by RichmondHens View Post
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Sorry MrsC I didn't mean to alarm you, I was just trying to give a possible explanation!Originally posted by MrsC View PostHi, thanks for your reply, they are fully feathered. She did seem a bit sorry for herself thinking about, like the runt of the litter (only way I can describe it really.) They have lots of straw and the ark is warm and dry and draught proof, they are spoilt like the girls. I feel slightly more relaxed now, thankyou!
My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)
Diversify & prosper
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No worries Snadger, I am a rather over protective mum!Originally posted by Snadger View PostSorry MrsC I didn't mean to alarm you, I was just trying to give a possible explanation!
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translates into what Eco chic would say is a proper chicken Slave!Originally posted by MrsC View PostNo worries Snadger, I am a rather over protective mum!
Never test the depth of the water with both feet
The only reason people get lost in thought is because it's unfamiliar territory....
Always remember you're unique, just like everyone else.Comment
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lol Redthorn! both other chicks are fine tonight, noisy as usual!
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glad to hear that they are doing fine!Never test the depth of the water with both feet
The only reason people get lost in thought is because it's unfamiliar territory....
Always remember you're unique, just like everyone else.Comment
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