24 hour old chick with legs and feet issue.

[Gezellige_Poes]

Thank you. I'm not sure what happened in the 12 hours over night. He won't open his eyes, either.

He didn't get grit, did he...?

 

[Beckys Birds]

In one so tiny and challenged, you can only speculate. He was doing so supremely well. Did you add some honey to his slurpee, probably stating the obvious here...

It has truly been a fantastical journey of discovery and friendship, all thanks to little Seal.

It now makes sense that he wouldn't eat very well. He wasn't meant to. He probably has some malformations on the insides, too. He didn't poo like he should've, either. I just thought he had so much fight in him, and we could make it work with will alone. That's how I am still walking 85% of the time. My will to not be a burden, to go places unassisted, and to walk into my chicken yard is strong. My drs are amazed that I am capable of it, my husband is not. He says the amount of stubbornness I have is legendary. My mother doesn't disagree.
I saw that stubbornness in Seal. I thought we could beat the odds together. He will have a special little grave out back, though. He is a special boy, and I will never forget him.

I use raw honey for the sugar water, so it ended up mixed in everything. I like giving that little extra boost to the failure to thrive babies, and the ones with pasty butt.

I'm sad I never got to try out the snowshoe/ski/gladiator boots idea, though. I think it would've been awesome.

 

[Beckys Birds]

He didn't get grit, did he...?

No.

 

[Gezellige_Poes]

It now makes sense that he wouldn't eat very well. He wasn't meant to. He probably has some malformations on the insides, too. He didn't poo like he should've, either. I just thought he had so much fight in him, and we could make it work with will alone. That's how I am still walking 85% of the time. My will to not be a burden, to go places unassisted, and to walk into my chicken yard is strong. My drs are amazed that I am capable of it, my husband is not. He says the amount of stubbornness I have is legendary. My mother doesn't disagree.
I saw that stubbornness in Seal. I thought we could beat the odds together. He will have a special little grave out back, though. He is a special boy, and I will never forget him.

I use raw honey for the sugar water, so it ended up mixed in everything. I like giving that little extra boost to the failure to thrive babies, and the ones with pasty butt.

I'm sad I never got to try out the snowshoe/ski/gladiator boots idea, though. I think it would've been awesome.

That is how he got as far as he did, with pure will and perseverance, and you gave him the absolutely best of the best. You can't go into this kind of rehab with negative thoughts of any kind. Those need to be put into a bubble and sent on their way as best as possible. You mention burying him, has he passed...? (Sorry this was not clear...)

 

[Eggcessive]

I am sorry that you lost little Seal. We get very close to ones we work so hard to save. To answer your earlier question, chick feed has no grit, and chicks do not require grit if eating chick starter or egg. They do if they are going outside on grass, or getting anything extra.

 

[Beckys Birds]

That is how he got as far as he did, with pure will and perseverance, and you gave him the absolutely best of the best. You can't go into this kind of rehab with negative thoughts of any kind. Those need to be put into a bubble and sent on their way as best as possible. You mention burying him, has he passed...? (Sorry this was not clear...)

I did the best that I could, and he fought so hard. He hadn't passed when we left for a dr appointment, but I'm sure he will be gone when we get home.

 

[Gezellige_Poes]

(Whispering by,... So strangely quiet after what seems an eternity of unrivaled intensity and 'round the clock care. )

 

[Beckys Birds]

(Whispering by,... So strangely quiet after what seems an eternity of unrivaled intensity and 'round the clock care. )

I was thinking the same thing. I actually sat on the couch and crocheted for a while. I had to get lost in the mind numbing counting and didn't know what else to do.

Seal passed at 6:30 pm.

 

[Gezellige_Poes]

My heart is so heavy for you and little Seal. The fact that he had to leave is only due to the fact that an earthly existence was ultimately not sustainable, definitely not for any other reason. He was so very much loved and he had the best momma pulling out all the stops for him! I composed a little poem in his honor:

Dear Seal

Tickle, tickle sweet little star

Over the moon and the stars so bright
An angel came down to show you the way with loving light
Over the sun kissed hills and fields far, far away
Over the rainbow, to the greatest garden where little chicks romp and play
Such a brave little soldier, full of fight from the start
Sadness and tears run deep that you had to part
You will be cherished for all seasons, forever and ever
The precious gifts you gave us will not be forgotten, never
A choir of angels in the heavens above
Will pamper you with the best comfort, care and
halos of eternal love
​

 

[Beckys Birds]

My heart is so heavy for you and little Seal. The fact that he had to leave is only due to the fact that an earthly existence was ultimately not sustainable, definitely not for any other reason. He was so very much loved and he had the best momma pulling out all the stops for him! I composed a little poem in his honor:

Dear Seal

Tickle, tickle sweet little star

Over the moon and the stars so bright
An angel came down to show you the way with loving light
Over the sun kissed hills and fields far, far away
Over the rainbow, to the greatest garden where little chicks romp and play
Such a brave little soldier, full of fight from the start
Sadness and tears run deep that you had to part
You will be cherished for all seasons, forever and ever
The precious gifts you gave us will not be forgotten, never
A choir of angels in the heavens above
Will pamper you with the best comfort, care and
halos of eternal love
​

I'm bawling. That was very sweet, thank you. He is where he can run and jump and fly free. With endless soft scrambled eggs and a touch of honey. Where it's warm all day and cozy at night. He gets to play with all my birds who have been taken from me too soon.