Freedomrange
Chirping
- Jan 22, 2022
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I would say it's the amount of time spent in the cold. 4 days is too long.I have tried to brood a total of 60 chicks (20 at a time) in plastic sterilile tubs, you know... the ones you get at wal mart. All three broods died completeley. I am trying to find out if the plastic is bad for the chicks. On the other hand I have a really crappy Post office that lets the chicks stay overnite before they call me to come pick them up. This was on all three broods. Is it the plastic or is it the fact that the chicks were in the shipping box without food & water for 96 hours (4 days)
I use the same method with a propane heater on one side and water bottles and or bags if needed.
Since Dec, We lost about 40 Chicks in 5 orders due to it being too cold and sitting in a post office. 3 days was the longest but most were lost on 2 day ships.
The sad situation of trying to save these Chicks is mentally draining. And You'll almost always lose Hens.
I have at least 40+ Rooster's out of 60 after all said and done.
The containers work well. But make sure there not over heating.
We have raised 137 since August last year. Right now I have 5 Clear Containers in the living room with 58 Bantams and 7 Standards. All have perches inside after 2 weeks. Hope this gives some Encouragement.