Sure appreciate all the assistance.
I'm using shredded newspaper for bedding...I can imagine how that might be similar to what you described.
I've also increased the temp to about 90 degrees.
A breakthrough for me might be the brooder light that I began using tonight. I had been using a 100...
Several of my one week old chicks are having problems with pasting.
I'm using the starter chick feed from Tractor Supply...should I be adding anything to it?
The brooder temp (under the light) is 82...I don't think that's the issue.
And, the 12 are in a large dog cage (24x36)...so I...