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    Our 12 hatched chicks only lived 5 days! They looked so healthy to begin with, but never ate...

    Our 12 hatched chicks only lived 5 days! They looked so healthy to begin with, but never ate. They didn't drink unless we used a syringe. Their beaks were dipped several times but they never caught on. This is our 1st hatched batch, but we have raised many chicks over the years.
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    our 1st incubation journey

    We lost 12 chicks that we hatched in our new incubator. We are 1st timers on hatching, but not chicks. Within 5 days, all died. They wouldn't drink on their own, even though we dipped their beaks several times. They didn't eat at all. The funny thing is they were fine and lively to begin with...
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    Chicks have diarrhea

    Wow, thanks! That helps and other than the poop they are happy little girls! Will raise the lamps higher and keep an eye on them.
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    Chicks have diarrhea

    We live in NW North Carolina and the weather has been crazy as everywhere. We are just barely into spring with average temps of 60-65 degrees but they are still inside the house. We have their temp set at 85 degrees at this time. Sorry, no poop pic. But it is runny and brown.
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    Chicks have diarrhea

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    Chicks have diarrhea

    I have 16 babies who are 25 days old today. They are separated into 2 brooders and will be able to go outside to our new coop next week. They have been really healthy until today. I noticed runny brown diarrhea in both brooders and am very concerned. I have been turning off their heat lamp a few...
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    No Clue What These Are

    I am new to the chicken world, so no help from me. I can tell you they are some real beauties! Lucky you.
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    No Clue What These Are

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    Black spot on comb and molting?

    No rooster, only one other coop mate-another hen of same age and type.
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    Black spot on comb and molting?

    I have attached a pic, not sure if I should be worried or this is normal? I live in NW North Carolina and we have had a massive amount of snow so far this year. She is not the alpha...Feathers missing around her neck...molting? Thanks in advance, I am the Biddie Newbie.
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    Biddie Newbie

    My kiddos range from 9 to 13 years old! I will upload a pic, see what you think about the black spot and loss of feathers around her neck.
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    Biddie Newbie

    Hi everyone! I am fairly new to backyard chickens. I bought 4 chicks at Tractor Supply...(didn't know better at the time) last March. It has been a real adventure since I brought them home. We kept them in a spare bedroom because it was too cold to put them in the garage. I had no idea...
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