10 day olds picking each others feathers out

[SkyWarrior]

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I have had chicks with a light out in 10F temperatures. I don't think where you're at is that cold. The panting thing isn't good. Move that chick to a cooler part of the brooder.

I have my chicks in my barn with a mesh top, so there's little chance of predators. I would be worried not only about cats, but other critters--raccoons, skunks and foxes--could get your chicks. Keep the chicks in a safe place.

 

[notinoz2007]

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sure did, and it was hilarious! at first they just stared at this pile of scrambled eggs wondering why it was there, then one brave chick snatched a piece and ran and it was ON! they were the happiest little chicks, for about 10 minutes, lol. i was at my wits end yesterday so i pulled the walls from their little enclosure and let them run free all around the yard (cuz the chain link dog kennel that is my full size run does nothing to keep in a small chick) they were happy, left each other alone, and i was happy.
so should i ADD game bird feed to the chick feed, or replace the chick feed? i bought some timothy hay today thinking i'd toss some in the run, they did enjoy picking at what grass they could find in my dirt jungle.
today while building the new coop/run they had the yard to themselves again so there was no boredom at all - i'm worried for next week when i go back to work tho.
thanks for all your help

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this morning when i let my chicks out of the brooder at 6am the outside temp was 48* and inside the brooder was 59* they're not fully feathered yet so that concerned me. i added a warm bean filled sock for them to cuddle with til the sun came out. today we built a new coop/run for them that will keep the heat in better, keep them safer, and hopefully provide more space for them to have alone time.
and my littlest chick is doing ok now.

i dont know what that panting was about but she was fine the next day. thanks for the advice.