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  1. Plinky

    Chick panting and laying down a lot

    Not me! Maybe you need to start a new thread. It might not get seen stuck in my sick chick one.
  2. Plinky

    Chick panting and laying down a lot

    Great advice. I'm actually about to build a wood frame and wire mesh (hardware) brooder like some I've seen on the internet that will be much larger but with a semi enclosed place will be warm. I'm planning to start taking them outside in it (still with heat from lamp) and possibly transferring...
  3. Plinky

    Chick panting and laying down a lot

    Actually they are in a 2' x 2' x 2' cardboard box open on top (with chicken wire) and ventilation holes cut on sides. I think the thermometer is not accurate as well. I'm going to get it down to about 85° at least and see what happens.
  4. Plinky

    Chick panting and laying down a lot

    Thanks. I raised the lamp and she does seem better today. Problem was this one is a few days (more like a week I think) older than the others. We got them at a feed store, directly from the hatchery person. He kind of thrust the Leghorn on us and said she was four days old and the others were...
  5. Plinky

    Chick panting and laying down a lot

    Well, now the questionable male-female Leghorn (two weeks old tomorrow I think) is standing around with wings out, beak open or laying down (often) with head extended. I saw her eating and drinking. I thought perhaps too hot so I raised lamp. Other chicks a few days younger but since none have...
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