I'm new to this but our last shipment of chicks was a disaster. 3 passed away in route and 2 of the 3 that survived were very weak and chilled. MPC recommended finely chopped boiled egg because they weren't eating. Worked like a charm. All three are thriving and eating starter/grower now.
These two were substituted for 2 Swedish Flower Hens. We were sad to lose the other three.😢 I am still waiting on their reply to the pics I sent. That's why we questioned the clear bands too.
My husband grew up with chickens around. I had some exposure but very limited.
We decided to take the plunge this year. We are starting with 4 White Leghorns, 8 Bantam Barred Rock, 2 Snowy Easter Eggers, 2 Partridge Olive Eggers and a Maran. We are getting ready to start our coop and run.
We...