Can I Get My Chicks Sick?

[dawg53]

Thanks for the quick responce! Was a little worried there. Thinking of letting the chicks out side for the first time today, for 15 minutes. They are one and a half and two and a half weeks old. It’s 70 degrees and sunny out right now but, the ground is a little wet because a sprinkler problem we now have fixed. Is it safe for them to get a little damp? Thanks again!

They are much hardier than you may think. I've had broody hens take week old chicks out foraging in light rain plenty of times. If I had to wait for it to be completely dry, none of my birds would ever get outside.

I agree with you Junebuggena. However Orpdotes is dealing with sick chicks and one chick already died. There's no need to make a bad situation worse until the chicks are fully recovered. Here's the link:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/corid-smell.1235557/#post-19830293

 

[OrpDotes]

I agree with you Junebuggena. However Orpdotes is dealing with sick chicks and one chick already died. There's no need to make a bad situation worse until the chicks are fully recovered. Here's the link:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/corid-smell.1235557/#post-19830293

Thanks for the concern and takin the time to consider my situation! It actually means a lot! You guys are the best! My sick chick has made a 100 percent recovery at this point! She still sleeps a little more often but I think that’s just her personality. This is their fifth day on corid don’t even know if I should do seven at this point. Again thanks again for all the help!

 

[OrpDotes]

Thanks for the concern and takin the time to consider my situation! It actually means a lot! You guys are the best! My sick chick has made a 100 percent recovery at this point! She still sleeps a little more often but I think that’s just her personality. This is their fifth day on corid don’t even know if I should do seven at this point. Again thanks again for all the help!

One more thing even when I posted the corid smell thread she’s was looking better should have said was very lethargic. Sorry about that!

 

[OrpDotes]

I agree with you Junebuggena. However Orpdotes is dealing with sick chicks and one chick already died. There's no need to make a bad situation worse until the chicks are fully recovered. Here's the link:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/corid-smell.1235557/#post-19830293

So concidering she is a lot better do you think I can let them out?

 

[junebuggena]

So concidering she is a lot better do you think I can let them out?

For short periods of time, it's fine. If they start hunching themselves up or huddling, they are too cold and need to go back in the brooder.

 

[OrpDotes]

For short periods of time, it's fine. If they start hunching themselves up or huddling, they are too cold and need to go back in the brooder.

Alright, thanks!