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    Found a nest of babies

    Thank you for all the advice and the welcomes!
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    Found a nest of babies

    I'm wondering why she didn't nest in the coop? I can catch the mother and try to get her stay with the chicks. I'm just sick to death with worry and mad at myself for moving them. Thought I was doing the right thing.
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    Found a nest of babies

    Mother was around but nest was not a safe place. The AG class at high school is building me a proper brooder today. I'm wondering if it was too much heat. They didn't drown. Could it be stress from having moved them? Have never dealt with chicks this young. I'm terrified of being responsible for...
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    Found a nest of babies

    Found a nest of babies. Eight in all. Collected them to care for them. Three of the eight died last night. What did I do wrong??? They have food, water, and I have the heat lamp. They all seemed vigorous yesterday. I'm guilt ridden. Posting a pic so maybe someone could guess the age.
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