chickenfan
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Thank you for your kind message Marigold. I was putting her back with the other chicks when she was warm and had eaten something, but she wasn't thriving and quality of life became poor. I didn't have the courage to dispatch her myself so she was gassed and put to sleep by the vet.
I can see your other suggestion re dividing the chicks is sensible. However, I presume the chicks have been well-exposed to what she has, and it wouldn't give the mother a complete rest and scope to medicate her without worrying if the chicks might get the medication. I will try separating her but if she becomes too anxious I will put her back with them.
I can see your other suggestion re dividing the chicks is sensible. However, I presume the chicks have been well-exposed to what she has, and it wouldn't give the mother a complete rest and scope to medicate her without worrying if the chicks might get the medication. I will try separating her but if she becomes too anxious I will put her back with them.