@ChickensComeHome2Roost that's why I wanted to let them know about the additional chicks I lost. It could be important if there is a pattern. I don't want anyone to think I'm bad mouthing them but stuff happens and information is the only way they would know if there is an issue.
Indoors and I'm the only one. Checked their vent and nothing wrong there. They do seem to have watery poo so I added electrolytes. Consulted a hatchery expert and he said this could just be weak chicks. Meyer Hatchery has been very responsive and mad mething right since I've lost 50% of my...
A little more info...when I check them there are 2-3 out from under the warmer eating and drinking. They have all been dead on their sides under and not under the heat plate.
I ordered 15 mixed straight run bantam chicks from Meyers Hatchery and received them Wednesday. I am raising them like I did my first set I bought from a hatchery that was set up at or local co-op. The day I got them two were weak so I fed them egg yolk and water using a paint brush for a few...