3 dead chicks in 8 hours. What am I doing wrong?!?

[NorthwoodsChick]

3rd chick dead another now laying on belly, legs straight behind it. I have save a chick, gave honey water, vitamin E.
They were thriving 2 hrs ago, now it seems they are dropping one by one. please help me understand what to do.

 

[NorthwoodsChick]

Oops.. I posted this twice but other post has pic. Can’t seem to delete this one so editing to add pic

 

[Obsessed With Silkies]

Do they have heat? Food and fresh water?

 

[Eggcessive]

Can you tell us where the chicks came from and what the temperature of your brooder is, what type of heat, and how long you have had them? Can you try dipping their beaks into sugar water, Gatorade, or electrolytes? Poultry Nutridrench is great given orally 1-2 drops. Do any have pasty butt?

 

[NorthwoodsChick]

Somehow my post got deleted so here goes:
3 day olds, 3 dead, 1 more dying?
Sudden onset of Legs outstretched behind her and wings splayed out to sides, laying on belly. Eyes closed. Vent clean. Nothing in nose. Was normal 3 hrs ago, pooping, walking, peeping.
Gave vitamin mix, save a chic, vitamin E.
Anyone know what this is?

 

[springvalley123]

Almost sounds like they got too hot, with their wings outstretched. Were they panting? What is the brooder? A plastic tote gets very hot very quickly.

 

[iii]

Oh yeah I think springvalley123 is right, they would likely get sick and die if they get overheated

 

[NorthwoodsChick]

Almost sounds like they got too hot, with their wings outstretched. Were they panting? What is the brooder? A plastic tote gets very hot very quickly.

Heat plate, open dog crate with draft control. No panting. Seemed neurological. Could not stand, flopped then legs out, wings out.

 

[NorthwoodsChick]

Oh yeah I think springvalley123 is right, they would likely get sick and die if they get overheated

I use a heat plate and the ambient room temp is 70 and crate is well ventilated. They can freely move from the heat. The other chicks huddle under heat then come out periodically to eat/drink.

 

[Eggcessive]

Were these chicks shipped to you, or where did you get them? Have any had any pasty butt issues, sleepiness, or not eating and drinking? Make sure they are all drinking the electrolyte water, and I would dip their beaks often. It could be that they suffered shipping stress or got chilled during shipping. Sorry for your loss.