- Aug 5, 2010
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HI All!
I have a question, what would be an average mortality rate for chicks?
Myself and a friend have gotten a total of 10 from a small hatchery. As of this morning 4 of those 10 have died. 3 silkies at the 1 week mark, and a leghorn this morning at 3 week tomorrow. Is this an acceptable loss rate?
I know there are lots of factors, and I now know not to trust the big bag foods for medication and vitimens, I wont be upset with the hatchery if this is an acceptable rate.
I raised 12 in the spring,eggers and RIR and didnt loose a one, i did the same for these. Im beginning to think i just lucked out on the first 12.
What are your thoughts on this?
TIA
Noelg
I have a question, what would be an average mortality rate for chicks?
Myself and a friend have gotten a total of 10 from a small hatchery. As of this morning 4 of those 10 have died. 3 silkies at the 1 week mark, and a leghorn this morning at 3 week tomorrow. Is this an acceptable loss rate?
I know there are lots of factors, and I now know not to trust the big bag foods for medication and vitimens, I wont be upset with the hatchery if this is an acceptable rate.
I raised 12 in the spring,eggers and RIR and didnt loose a one, i did the same for these. Im beginning to think i just lucked out on the first 12.
What are your thoughts on this?
TIA
Noelg