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The "recommended temperatures" are just a guideline. 95-90F the first week, then reduce heat by 5 degrees each week. Even though I do put a thermometer in the brooder, I watch behavior, that is much more accurate for chicks than a gauge ever will be. IF they are huddling under the lamp and...

Watch their behavior - are they spending most of their time huddled on the hot side? If they are then you need to increase heat. If they are active, moving around in the brooder, eating/drinking then the temperature is fine.

Your chicks do not look to be 4 weeks old, they need more heat. Lower the lamp a little bit to make them one warm spot.

How warm is in your brooder? Are you seeing them eat and drink? The are tiny, but I would probably start them on Corid. Dosage is 1 1/2 teaspoons Corid powder or 2 teaspoons of 9.6% Corid liquid per gallon of water. Give for 5-7 days - make sure this is the ONLY water available during that...

I'm sorry you lost another one. Can you please post some photos of the brooder, the chicks and their poop?

Chick looks to be less than 4 weeks old to me. They still need heat. Turn the heat lamp back on and make sure they have plenty of room to move around. Keep the food and water on the cool side of the brooder. Photos of the brooder would be good. The one that is rocking, is it's butt clear...

Do you have photos of the chicks, their poop and where you are keeping them? So you bought the hen along with her 4 week old chicks is that correct? You've had them for one week? What are you feeding the chicks? At 4 weeks old, I would worry about them overheating - I would make sure they have...