1 week old chicks- started w/15- 2 died. Help!

[MimiChick88]

Hey all! I’m new here, new chick mama. I got 15 chicks from Atwoods on Saturday. I lost 1 yesterday and 1 today My brooder is outside but is large. I have 2 lamps but lately have only had to run 1 due to warmer temps in Texas. Keeping temp 85-90. I’m feeding the medicated Manna feed. Water has some electrolyte and a little ACV and a little probiotic. Bedding is pine shavings and every day I add fresh on top. Am I doing anything wrong or is this just normal? I buried 1 baby yesterday and now have to bury another. Makes me sad. Any advice is welcome.

 

[nuthatched]

It's normal to lose chicks.
Is that grass in there?

 

[MimiChick88]

It's normal to lose chicks.
Is that grass in there?

A few days ago, I put a few blades of grass but then changed my mind and removed it

 

[nuthatched]

A few days ago, I put a few blades of grass but then changed my mind and removed it

Good idea, their too young gor that yet.
Chicks get a lot of stress from shipping to store to the bins to your house, they often succumb to it. It's OK even though it's unfortunate.

 

[MimiChick88]

Good idea, their too young gor that yet.
Chicks get a lot of stress from shipping to store to the bins to your house, they often succumb to it. It's OK even though it's unfortunate.

Thank you. I forgot to mention I check them daily for pasty butt. Make sure their butts are not clogged

 

[rosemarythyme]

If possible move the lamp a little more to one side of the brooder, so they have more of a cool area to use if needed, as you've mentioned having warmer temps. Chicks need both warm and cool areas to regulate their temperatures.