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hedgehog

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11. 25 some years raising poultry chicks here-

Reply to Are_grits_groceries (Original post)

Tue Apr 7, 2015, 09:26 AM

Apr 2015

In a group of 25-40 healthy looking chicks, it seems I always lose 1 or 2, even as late as week 2. Putting together a living being is far harder than any of us realize.

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Okay Eagle people. I have some pics and a question. [View all] Are_grits_groceries Apr 2015 OP

The eaglet in the front clydefrand Apr 2015 #1

That's my take on it. Are_grits_groceries Apr 2015 #2

That one may be a few days younger; they don't hatch on the same day. Brickbat Apr 2015 #3

What you are describing might be a failure to thrive. In_The_Wind Apr 2015 #4

The weaker one just sat up some but then just lay back down. Are_grits_groceries Apr 2015 #5

Watch for a change around the eyes. In_The_Wind Apr 2015 #6

I Have Seen RobinA Apr 2015 #7

Is this the one in Hanover Pa? brucefan Apr 2015 #8

Good. Are_grits_groceries Apr 2015 #9

This is from the live Eagle Cam website, right? 66 dmhlt Apr 2015 #10

25 some years raising poultry chicks here- hedgehog Apr 2015 #11

the three eaglets in Decorah are almost 10 days apart from 1st to 3rd birth.... a kennedy Apr 2015 #12

Around 10:15 this morning the second (smaller) baby was active and moving normally. In_The_Wind Apr 2015 #13