They are in the chicken coop in a crate. They are facing the draft so we put in two lights, but when they died we had a board blocking the crate so the wind wouldnt get them. The coop is 45-50 degrees Fahrenheit
Actually, yes. I forgot to mention. When they breathed, their whole cheeks and necks rose. It was really pronounced. Their eyes were closed and ok, I think.
It wasnt too warm; they were not spread out with their wings out. One had a little on her butt but it was not pasty butt. She is still alive actually. We picked them up at a feed store and for 2 or 3 days, I cant remember, they were all perfectly eating and drinking. We dipped their beaks in...
A couple days ago we got chicks. They were pretty young, just 3-4 days and one was even younger, maybe 2 days old. We got 24 cornish cross, and 1 easter egger, 1 lavender orpington, 1 salmon faverolle, and 1 barred rock. They are maybe a week now. This morning they were okay. Eating and drinking...
Lavender orpingtons are pretty much the exact same as buffs so should have the same qualities. Mine is still a chick, about the age of yours, but is so sweet and just falls asleep in your hands!