All chicks died within 30 minutes

[Halverhahn]

Hi,

I got 4 chicks from TS and had them for about a week. This morning they all looked fine and later in the morning they all died one by one within a timeframe of about 30 minutes. They were on starter feed and water with electrolytes and under a heating lamp (but not too hot). Any thoughts on why they all died? Never happened before but also never bought chicks from TS before.

 

[nuthatched]

If you've had them a week, it's something in your environment and not the source.
What is the brooder? Any candles? Sprays? Nonstick pans? Any chance someone could have given them a treat without your knowledge?

 

[Halverhahn]

None of the above. I had them inside a few steps from my kitchen. Nothing unusual this morning. We refilled their feed and they were eating fine.

 

[Halverhahn]

They were fine one minute then got lethargic, flapped around and then died one by one

 

[happybooker1]

Sounds like someone cooked something in a Teflon skillet too near them and the offgases got to them. JMHO.

 

[TwoCrows]

I am so sorry your babies died.

I agree with @happybooker1 Sounds like Teflon poisoning. Either an over heated teflon pan was the culprit or if you used a heat lamp designed for keeping food warm which emits Teflon. Teflon is horribly poisonous to birds and kills them very quickly.

 

[ShrekDawg]