Love those Horizontal Water Nipples ... I use them too.
The pellets I use for in the Chicken House which is on the ground/dirt. When it rains for day, and I do mean days the date wick up & it used to puddle and soak. Those pellets have saved the day for years, lately I haven't had to use even...
Those "pellets" are great for wet coops too. Careful using the pellets, if they kick some up into the water, it will absorb the water. I tried using for brooder but I smell a "scent" but that was few years ago. TSC pine shaving come in two "flavors" fine & flakes, I find the find is "dustier"...
What are you using for bedding, is it dusty? Change in weather (pollen) sometimes get them sneezing. Keep an eye out for discharge from their eyes/nose & noisy breathing.
We all start with heat lamps/lights as that's what we're told. Here in HI, it's basically warm so I never used a heat lamp (a friend does still) but used an incandescent (40 - 60watt) bulb with a lamp, worked great until I read about MHP years ago. @Blooie ... I find chicks are less stressed &...
Not to scare you but when you purchase to what you have, it's best to quarantine before adding together. In the even either batch has any issues.
You should contact the lady you purchased the bantams from, notify her that all 3 died and ask if she's had any issues with her flock. :hugs
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