She seems to stop breathing heavily when the temp goes down into the 80s. Is it possible that she may be over-heating and just doesn't need a lamp anymore? She is however still very tired.
Here's Buffy in her new tiny box. She's been so lethargic that just a few moments ago, I found her sleeping face-first in the little food dish. Here are some photos of the situation.
Roostersandhens thanks for the advice--I did separate her immediately and placed her into a smaller box in my bedroom. The other chicks are almost old enough not to need the lamp, so I gave it to Buffy. We live in South Florida so the average daytime temp is 85 degrees at this time of year.
As an addendum: we use non-medicated feed (I just called the place I purchased it from to double check) so I would be happy if anyone has info. on what to supplement the chicks with that the feed cannot. Thanks.
I am a super first-time chicken owner. I have a young Cockatiel that I have owned for four years so I have a little bit of bird ownership experience but nothing like chickens. I have four chicks-- a Cochin, Americauna, Barred Rock and a Buff Orpington. As it turned out later, they are all...