Baby chicks keep dying

[humblehillsfarm]

Where did anyone say they were at 100 degrees, though? And 95 degrees is the standard temperature to keep the chicks at, for their first week. I didn't say anything until I finally saw the picture of her set-up, because I didn't know how it was situated. IMHO, I don't think they were at that temperature, as the heat lamp was too high, and I think they died from not being warm enough! So, get off your high horse. ALL of the hatcheries, like Murray McMurray, et al, say, keep the temperatures at 95 degrees for the first week, and then back it off, to 90, the 2nd week, and so on until the temperature is at 70 degrees, and then move the chicks to the chicken coop, as they are fully feathered by then. Until they are fully feathered, you HAVE to supplement their body heat temperatures.

In the intial post the OP stated the temp range was between 90-100 degrees. "I have the temp between 90-100 and have the lamp on one side so they have a cool off side". OP didn't state how those temps were being measured, but I've brooded chicks twice in my garage and have found temps up to 100 in my brooder before making adjustments and never lost a chick. Sure, 100 sustained is probably too hot, but mama hen's internal body temp can range from 105-107 so it's unlikely 100 will harm a chick if it's exposed briefly. I don't have any guesses as to what OPs issues are, and it seems they've stopped responded, I just wanted to add my 2 cents to this 100 degree discussion.

 

[WVduckchick]

I never even take the temperature in my brooders. I watch the chicks. If they huddle under the warm spots, it’s too cool overall. If they all run to the other side, it’s too hot.
My brooder room stays around 75-80 degrees. After 2 weeks, extra heat is removed. I do not lose chicks.

 

[Eggscaping]

I have been trying to raise baby chicks, I am buying them from tractor supply, I have the recommended food, bedding, heat lamp, but my chicks start to die after a day or 2 and by 4-5 days they’re all dead. I have the temp between 90-100 and have the lamp on one side so they have a cool off side, I don’t know what I’m doing wrong, I have done so much research and takes to so many people and am told I am doing everything right. Can someone please help I’m tired of seeing them die. I am not getting anymore until I can figure out what I’m doing wrong

This has been a horrible experience for you. I'm SO very sorry!
My best advice to you is this: Get one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Rural365-Chi...589043388&sprefix=baby+chick+h,aps,248&sr=8-6
Get rid of the heat lamp. Set the plate so the chicks have to stoop down just a tiny bit to get underneath. These plates mimic the actions of a broody hen and chicks...the chicks go out from under mama when they're are warm, to eat/drink, etc. When they get cold they run underneath and "mama's" heat is above them. They self-regulate and you don't even mess with taking a temperature. These things work, and they work wonderfully.

 

[humblehillsfarm]

This has been a horrible experience for you. I'm SO very sorry!
My best advice to you is this: Get one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Rural365-Chick-Heating-Plate-Brooder/dp/B082DQWKX7/ref=sr_1_6?crid=213R5VF38SDCA&dchild=1&keywords=baby+chick+heat+plate&qid=1589043388&sprefix=baby+chick+h,aps,248&sr=8-6
Get rid of the heat lamp. Set the plate so the chicks have to stoop down just a tiny bit to get underneath. These plates mimic the actions of a broody hen and chicks...the chicks go out from under mama when they're are warm, to eat/drink, etc. When they get cold they run underneath and "mama's" heat is above them. They self-regulate and you don't even mess with taking a temperature. These things work, and they work wonderfully.

I just got one and so far love it! The chicks seem to enjoy it too. My only complaint is now I can't see their adorable little sleeping poses.

 

[Eggscaping]

I just got one and so far love it! The chicks seem to enjoy it too. My only complaint is now I can't see their adorable little sleeping poses.

No, you have to settle for their adorable little contented peeping whispers...

 

[nszrmch]

What a read. Just wish we could get an update from OP...

 

[Eggscaping]

I know! Me, too!

 

[ChickenDC]

I had the same experience two years ago. I lost 6 of the 14 chicks I bought that season. I found out the chicks need 95 degree temp in their brood. Clean dry bedding and clean starter feed. Day olds are really sensitive to temp early on. For me the next season I buy will be month olds because they are past the critical stage and not so sensitive.