CAN SOMEBODY GIVE ME AN ADVICE ON WHAT TODO WITH A GLOSTER HEN THAT DOSEN'T FEED HER CHICKS RESULTING IN THEIR DEAD AFTER SOME HOURS... THIS HAPPENED IN BOTH 2 CLUCHES SHE HAD THE PREVIOUS 2 MONTHS
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HELP!! A CANARY HEN DOES'NT FEED CHICKS!
andkon1
Feb 10, 2007 06:24 AM
Replies (2)
PHIggysbirds
Feb 10, 2007 05:11 PM
I am sorry that I don't have a lot of helpful advice on this. I have heard of it happening and usually the breeder will have to pull the babies and handfeed instead. I do not know of a way to "train" a hen to start feeding their chicks so hopefully someone on here has experience with that. Have you asked your avian vet for advice. They may have some helpful suggestions in case this happens again or might be able to help with advice on handfeeding if it eventually comes to that with another clutch.
budgie_addict
Feb 11, 2007 09:32 PM
In this case I would think hand raising the babies may be the only answer. There are some birds in all breeds that simply don't make good parents. Google handraising baby canaries and your local avaian vet would be a great resource for information.
Good Luck!
