BOB WHITES BUNCHING UP--WHY

[netdoor]

What make bobs bunch up, had 24 smashed by the rest this morning, they are 2 weeks old, plenty of room and heat source, really weird. HELP

 

[Corazon Ranch]

The logical explanation is that, despite your efforts, they are not warm enough at night. Do you have a thermometer in their brooder? A draft can make them too cold, also. I'd like to hear more about your setup.

Good luck

 

[Harleysgirl]

I would say the temp is dropping over night.

It's winter here and we are getting down to 1' C. I found putting a blanket around the outside of the box works great for extra insulation.

 

[netdoor]

THE TEMPS HERE IN MS ARE SUPER HOT, DAY IS 99 NIGHT HAS BEEN 80-84.

 

[Corazon Ranch]

Are they outside? Perhaps a varmint is sneaking around at night, panicking them into a pile where some get crushed... Just a shot in the dark.