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I have lost another chick Mom and the remaining are doing OK so far. I have the coop closed off to other chickens and caked with seven dust. I will try the food grade DE
Thank you soo much for your help and concerns. I will keep you updated on the progress of the others.
I have a very bad case of fire ants. They killed one chick and they have wounded two more. The momma hen moved them as best she could. I have another broody that I can't move and will go thru the same thing if I can't do something.
right now I have the mom and chicks in the brooder...