Changing fur texture of chicks

[Hadia Zahoor 118]

I live in asia and the temp is about 30-35C in a normal day. I am keeping them hydrated. In images the dark yellow portion is the where the skin is going rough.

 

[Hadia Zahoor 118]

A couple of guesses ...

OP is not in North America ... I'm not aware of "pet stores" selling chicks ... maybe I just don't go to the right kind?

OP is a first time chick(en) owner.

The chicks "fur" is really "fuzz" which is shed, and replaced with "pin feather" that grow into feathers ... which molt (fall) out ... quite few times ...

Location would help, breed would help, pictures would help too ...

 

[Hadia Zahoor 118]

I live in in an asian country. Temp in months of june - aug remains at 30-38C.

 

[Hadia Zahoor 118]

What kind of feed did the pet store provide?

 

[Hadia Zahoor 118]

The person has given the feed from a sac and told me that they will only eat this for 4 weeks

 

[Hadia Zahoor 118]

I agree they are probably starting to grow their adult feathers. Post pictures we can tell you if it’s normal. What happened to the other 4?
They will eat the crumble if that’s what you put in the brooder, adding water won’t hurt them but you’ll have to make small batches they can eat up in an hour or two multiple times a day so that it doesn’t go bad and they get enough to eat.
Is you brooder to hot, maybe that’s why they want to be out with you?

 

[Hadia Zahoor 118]

The 4 died one by one. They stopped eating and drinking and they were sleeping all the time.

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

So sorry for your losses best of luck with the remaining chicks

 

[Leahs Coop]

Hello, and a warm welcome to Backyard Chickens! It's great to have you here with us!