2018 Newbie Chat!

[RedBreasted]

Buy some Nutri-Drench, give the chick that’s acting lethargic one drop on its beak, should help. & yes heat needs to be on all the time. I’d look into the MHP method though as heat lamps can cause serious fires. Good luck

They also chirp a lot when I leave the heatlamp on but don’t chirp when I turned it off. The waterer broke so I have to improvised and placed a bowl there, it’s a little annoying since there’s always one of the chicks standing in the bowl just to get a drink of water. It is the brown Easter Egger/Ameraucana that’s acting weird and alone from the others in the picture. This is the biggest box I have for a brooder so yes it is small. I also placed a blanket over to help with trapping heat in whenever I turned off the heat lamp to conserve power. Let’s hope they survive until full grown hens. They always like to hide in the corner especially the brown one and what’s curious is that both Ameraucana chicks are born on the same day but the brown one is much younger or “weaker” then the other.

 

[BBZZZZTT]

@BBZZZZTT sounds like a terrifying thing to come home to, great thinking on your part to use the corn starch to stop it quickly. I’d keep an eye out for bumble foot on her just in case. Glad it’s a more minor injury though!

I was calmer than I thought I would be in that situation.. haha
I was going to use some antibiotic ointment but I was more worried about keeping the bleeding from starting up again.
Now I'm at a baseball game but I might sneak in and put some ointment on her toe when I get home. That way it can sit all night and soak in without getting all gunky. I figure prevention is better than treating right?

I'm a nurse so blood is no thing.

 

[PNW_Peepers]

They also chirp a lot when I leave the heatlamp on but don’t chirp when I turned it off. The waterer broke so I have to improvised and placed a bowl there, it’s a little annoying since there’s always one of the chicks standing in the bowl just to get a drink of water. It is the brown Easter Egger/Ameraucana that’s acting weird and alone from the others in the picture. This is the biggest box I have for a brooder so yes it is small. I also placed a blanket over to help with trapping heat in whenever I turned off the heat lamp to conserve power. Let’s hope they survive until full grown hens. They always like to hide in the corner especially the brown one and what’s curious is that both Ameraucana chicks are born on the same day but the brown one is much younger or “weaker” then the other.

They need heat 24/7 until
6-8 weeks of age if you can’t do that, provide a waterer, Or a larger brooder I honestly don’t believe you are ready to have chickens. Chicks require special care and you will kill them if you don’t provide said care for them. Hate to be rude but I’d be surprised if any of them make it.

 

[BBZZZZTT]

They also chirp a lot when I leave the heatlamp on but don’t chirp when I turned it off. The waterer broke so I have to improvised and placed a bowl there, it’s a little annoying since there’s always one of the chicks standing in the bowl just to get a drink of water. It is the brown Easter Egger/Ameraucana that’s acting weird and alone from the others in the picture. This is the biggest box I have for a brooder so yes it is small. I also placed a blanket over to help with trapping heat in whenever I turned off the heat lamp to conserve power. Let’s hope they survive until full grown hens. They always like to hide in the corner especially the brown one and what’s curious is that both Ameraucana chicks are born on the same day but the brown one is much younger or “weaker” then the other.

I think they need more room?
They need to be able to get in and out of the heated area. That way if they are too hot they can get away from the lamp to cool down instead of cooking, and if too cold they can go under the lamp without freezing.

 

[RedBreasted]

They need heat 24/7 until
6-8 weeks of age if you can’t do that, provide a waterer, Or a larger brooder I honestly don’t believe you are ready to have chickens. Chicks require special care and you will kill them if you don’t provide said care for them. Hate to be rude but I’d be surprised if any of them make it.

Then yea I don’t have a bigger box then that. Also I raised have 3 hens currently right now, both raised from chicks and at the time I didn’t have heat lamp for them. The oldest is a brown leghorn turning 4 years old this year. At least I provide food and water. And I really hate it when people called me rude.

 

[BBZZZZTT]

Then yea I don’t have a bigger box then that. Also I raised have 3 hens currently right now, both raised from chicks and at the time I didn’t have heat lamp for them. The oldest is a brown leghorn turning 4 years old this year. At least I provide food and water. And I really hate it when people called me rude.

I don't think @PNW_Peepers was calling you rude.

We are happy to help with any questions you have if we can, I am new to chickens but would definitely pass along all the info I've found. That said, its up to you whether or not to take that advice or not.
If not, there are those who feel very strongly about the health and treatment of chickens, and from browsing this site I know they are not afraid to speak out about it.

That said, if you do have questions I would also suggest making a thread. There are just a small number of us here on this thread and many of us are new to chickens and not as well equipped to answer questions as many others on this site!

 

[PNW_Peepers]

I was calmer than I thought I would be in that situation.. haha
I was going to use some antibiotic ointment but I was more worried about keeping the bleeding from starting up again.
Now I'm at a baseball game but I might sneak in and put some ointment on her toe when I get home. That way it can sit all night and soak in without getting all gunky. I figure prevention is better than treating right?

I'm a nurse so blood is no thing.

Yes I’ve been using neosporin on any minor cuts I’ve had with my girls, they really like to peck each other on the comb. By the next day it’s always scabbed up. I did get some vetericyn spray Incase they got anything nastier.
I’m sure being a nurse has its perks when it comes to chickens. I was an Aquarist at a small aquarium before retiring so blood, being soaked, and smells don’t bother me much.

 

[RedBreasted]

I don't think @PNW_Peepers was calling you rude.

We are happy to help with any questions you have if we can, I am new to chickens but would definitely pass along all the info I've found. That said, its up to you whether or not to take that advice or not.
If not, there are those who feel very strongly about the health and treatment of chickens, and from browsing this site I know they are not afraid to speak out about it.

That said, if you do have questions I would also suggest making a thread. There are just a small number of us here on this thread and many of us are new to chickens and not as well equipped to answer questions as many others on this site!

Okay thanks. I should just create a new thread? My only concern is the brown Ameraucana as of now she laid down like she’s trying to sleep but reached her neck out looks like she’s about to die.

 

[BBZZZZTT]

Okay thanks. I should just create a new thread? My only concern is the brown Ameraucana as of now she laid down like she’s trying to sleep but reached her neck out looks like she’s about to die.

Yeah make a thread on the emergencies forum
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures.10/

You can get help right away there, almost always people around to help with any situation.

 

[CannedMonster]

I would like to join this thread.
I’m fairly new to chickens but I’ve done a lot of research before I started ( kind of a policy of mine ).
I’ve always wondered why people get any sort of animal before they even know what it’s needs are or how to take care of it.
I currently have 4 eight month old pullets (a gold sex link & 3 SLW) and a bantam roo (Dark Brahma).

I also have 8 chicks that I got from TS.
6 are Naked Necks and 2 are bantams (a partridge Silkie named Peanut Butter and a mottled Cochin named Jelly Bean).
The chicks are about 8 days old and doing well.
We had some issues with pasty butt, however, it seems to be fading.
I’m brooding them in a kiddie pool wrapped with taller cardboard type material.
I can tell I’m going to need something bigger soon.
So excited to see how my NN feather out! Each one looks different.
All the chicks are straight run so I have no idea how many females I’ll end up with.