“I got two Blue Splash Marans. They are starting to look like the adults. One is shy but friendly. They other is an attention seeking ham (see photo) She lounges and likes belly scratches. While the others run about, she is happy to dig holes, stretch out and be hand fed. I am looking forward to spotted eggs! I purchased 8 chicks. They arrived healthy (a day later than promised by the post office - but the post office very kindly called me and let me pick them up at 6:30 AM the following day when they arrived). All chicks appeared healthy. When I put them into their brooder box, they slowly became active, eating and drinking - except two that just stood still. I tried dipping their beaks in water, but no interest. After 30 minutes, they were still not moving around so I made sugar water and put some into a tiny spoon and kept lifting that to their beaks - after 3-4 dips they each took a swallow - all good from then on! After a few sips they started to walk around and within minutes were as lively as the rest! Healthy ever since! It seems that little sugar after a long ride in a box works wonders!
NOTE: She is FINE in this picture - just kicked back and waiting to be served food.”
