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  1. McChooky

    I'm stumped 2 chickens have died in 5 weeks

    They look very well nourished and cared for! I'm stumped.:idunno
  2. McChooky

    I'm stumped 2 chickens have died in 5 weeks

    I sure hope you find out whats wrong!I know you love those girls!
  3. McChooky

    I'm stumped 2 chickens have died in 5 weeks

    THANK YOU!! I'm glad its only a bug vent!! Looks are deceiving!SORRY!!!
  4. McChooky

    I'm stumped 2 chickens have died in 5 weeks

    Chickens closed up in a coop for days or weeks without exercise, sunshine or fresh air will get sick especially if the vents have plastic over them.This heater makes the air warmer and makes the ammonia more toxic thats trapped in there.The OP stated while her husband was in ICU she was working...
  5. McChooky

    I'm stumped 2 chickens have died in 5 weeks

    The vents appear to have clear plastic up over top of them.
  6. McChooky

    I'm stumped 2 chickens have died in 5 weeks

    Their roosts are far enough below the vents that they don't get a draft from these vents! If you've got high winds blowing inside your coop from the vents you can make a frame outside and attach it to the side of the coop to block wind but not air(a foot or so from the vents)
  7. McChooky

    I'm stumped 2 chickens have died in 5 weeks

    My suggestion is remove the plastic off the vents and leave the heater. The worst thing that we can do to chickens is block the vents and add heat at the same time thanks!
  8. McChooky

    I'm stumped 2 chickens have died in 5 weeks

    I'm glad he's feeling better! Bless your heart!You probably still aren't getting much rest!
  9. McChooky

    I'm stumped 2 chickens have died in 5 weeks

    Please post a couple photos of the coops vents and roosts thanks!
  10. McChooky

    I'm stumped 2 chickens have died in 5 weeks

    Was your husband the primary caretaker of the chickens before he became ill?
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