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They are adorable. I concur -- they don't need oystershell until they reach Point-of-Lay (~20-24 weeks more or less). I don't give chicks an entire container of grit. I was taught to just sprinkle a little lightly on top of their feed -- as if salting it. They only need a very tiny amount.

Photos? Of the cuteness, not necessarily the mess. :D

I made the mash for all of them. IIRC, it was a batch of a dozen so I used about a 1/4-1/3 cup of feed and maybe half a tsp of yogurt in the batch. The person who helped me said not to give too much.

I've only had to deal with pasty butt twice, both with shipped chicks. I was advised to give them a wet mash of their chick feed, warm water, and just the tiniest dab of plain, unflavored, unsweetened, active-culture yogurt. Also to put a little olive oil around the vent of the worst couple...

Glad the arrival went well and that the majority of the little ones made it OK. Continued prayers for your recovery.

God be with you. Maybe you could ask on your state thread if there was someone who could help you?