Chick missing top beak

[WoDia]

Thank you! He or she (I think I have a little hen personally) is doing well. Feathers are coming in. She picks at the medicated crumbles and drinks on her own but I am still supplementing with a mix of items including egg yolk, apple sauce, and medicated crumbles. I’m also giving vitamin water daily. She’s growing and eats pretty good from a syringe. I’m hoping she will not need that forever but I’m in for the long haul. She is so sweet that I’m smitten and will do whatever I need to for her

You’re doing everything right. Caring for a special needs bird is a huge responsibility, and your efforts are appreciated… she appreciates you, and all of us following your journey with her, appreciate it as well. I’ve raised birds with special needs, so I know the amount of time and care that goes into it. The bond you’re forming with her is a very special one. What is her name?

 

[TerriT]

You’re doing everything right. Caring for a special needs bird is a huge responsibility, and your efforts are appreciated… she appreciates you, and all of us following your journey with her, appreciate it as well. I’ve raised birds with special needs, so I know the amount of time and care that goes into it. The bond you’re forming with her is a very special one. What is her name?

Thank you . I have been calling her Boo and sweet baby. I’m not 100% sure yet on the name but I’m leaning towards Boo. She’s not as big as her siblings but she’s quite squirmy and energetic. She has taken to the syringe very well. She eats about the same amount most of the time but sometimes she seems ravenous and eats twice as much. I just finished feeding her and she promptly pooped on my chest . I’ve had the best luck feeding her some medicated crumbles all ground down like a powder mixed with fresh egg yolk from the current days collection.

 

[WoDia]

Thank you . I have been calling her Boo and sweet baby. I’m not 100% sure yet on the name but I’m leaning towards Boo. She’s not as big as her siblings but she’s quite squirmy and energetic. She has taken to the syringe very well. She eats about the same amount most of the time but sometimes she seems ravenous and eats twice as much. I just finished feeding her and she promptly pooped on my chest . I’ve had the best luck feeding her some medicated crumbles all ground down like a powder mixed with fresh egg yolk from the current days collection.

Thank you for the update on Boo! So happy to hear she’s doing so well. I imagine that’s a very spoiled baby chicken. I look forward to hearing more about her as she grows.

 

[TerriT]

UPDATE:Boo is still doing well and has made the switch from syringe to pecking at mash. It takes her longer but she’s persistent and is eating well. I’ve had to keep an eye out for pasty butt which she’s had and I promptly cleaned but she’s doing well. I’m still amazed that I’ve managed to keep this little wonder alive! She is the sweetest little thing and definitely looks to me and recognizes me as mom . I will take more pics to post soon.

 

[WoDia]

How’s Boo doing this evening @TerriT? Photos are welcome.

 

[TerriT]

How’s Boo doing this evening @TerriT? Photos are welcome.

I thought I posted but it must not have gone through. I lost my sweet Boo last week . She had been doing sooo good and one morning I noticed she seemed less active and I picked her up and tried to feed her with the syringe and she nibbled but barely touched it. She kept getting weaker and weaker and I held her to my chest until she passed. I cried all day long and still have no idea what went wrong.

 

[Tookie]

I thought I posted but it must not have gone through. I lost my sweet Boo last week . She had been doing sooo good and one morning I noticed she seemed less active and I picked her up and tried to feed her with the syringe and she nibbled but barely touched it. She kept getting weaker and weaker and I held her to my chest until she passed. I cried all day long and still have no idea what went wrong.

Oh no, I'm so so sorry to hear this! I wonder what was wrong.
You took excellent care of her, and gave her the best life she could have. So sorry you lost her.

 

[WoDia]

I thought I posted but it must not have gone through. I lost my sweet Boo last week . She had been doing sooo good and one morning I noticed she seemed less active and I picked her up and tried to feed her with the syringe and she nibbled but barely touched it. She kept getting weaker and weaker and I held her to my chest until she passed. I cried all day long and still have no idea what went wrong.

I’m so so sorry. Rest peacefully, tiny Boo. Hugs from me and my flock.

 

[TerriT]

Thanks guys she was such a sweet and special little chick. She touched my heart and she won’t be forgotten bye bye little Boo .