Ayam Cemani chicks all dying

[Songbird21]

Mine did just fine in a regular temperature with older chicks. They were incredably resilient

You sure those were ACs? If there's even a hint of any color in the comb/wattles other than black it's not an AC.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

You sure those were ACs? If there's even a hint of any color in the comb/wattles other than black it's not an AC.

Yes, they were from an actual breeder. Their internals and mouths were all black.

 

[The chicken Hatcher]

Hi guys, I have an issue that's really heart breaking and confusing. My partner purchased a flock of hens and a rooster from a reputable cemani breeder nearby, when they were chicks. They've since matured and starting laying eggs for us. We're using the GQF 1502 incubator and have no issues with other chicks dying. We've had about 9 cemani chicks hatch and every single one has died. I thought at first maybe there was too many chicks in the brooder, so I gave them their own cleaned up brooder, but alas they still don't make it. Most of them don't show any signs, they just up and die. I've been making sure to feed all my flocks a nice diet. I've never had this issue before, and I have no idea where to go from here. My first thought is maybe inbreeding, maybe the lady sold us a related rooster with the hens? I'm gonna see if I can contact her, but in the meantime, looking for anyone's advice or experiences with something similar.

When was the last time you cleaned your incubator? I recently had a couple die due to bacteria.

 

[getaclue]

Make sure any heat lamps are not teflon coated, and if they're near your kitchen, don't use teflon cookware near them. I'd be sure to disinfect everything thoroughly before trying to hatch again, too.