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another thing ive never seen is chicks laying down flat on the floor. i thought they were sick, but those same chicks would wake up and end up just fine. re-familiarizing them with the waterer might be the key, but im not positive.

ridgerunner - that's too much to qoute, but i wrote down a lot of tips to add to my list. thank you.

Quote: it is electric, but i only had the heat lamps in the drafty room the first time around. the mortality rate definitely dropped when i got the thermostatically contolled space heater.

what about the vents? cleaning them is ok, but preventing that "paste" from forming would be so much better.

Quote: i got them from a small time local hatchery. the man is very nice and knowledgable, so i trust him. the chicks are always clean and healthy until i get envolved lol!

Quote: 10-4. ive never actually used electrolyte, and i dont guess i need to start. i have raised chicks before without it. thank you

Quote: they're in a recently enclosed carport. the wife is ready for them to move to the coop so we can finish the new bedroom LOL! the insulation is up, except for right around the door frame and it does get drafty there. they're now in a solid plastic box, with a laundry basket on top for...

i havent raised any chicks in a long time, and the the ones im raising now are dropping like flies. i got a heat lamp, and a space heater with a digital thermostat in case the lamp isnt enough. i always keep fresh, clean feed and water. ive recently remembered to keep the vents clean, and a...