Chicks are dying and I can't figure out why

[NHchickenmom]

An observation.....

They have no way to get out of the heat in that set up with a heat lamp. Bigger brooder needed ASAP.

Yes, I agree bigger is better. Remember, I was using the heat plate up til yesterday before I sent it back because I was worried my babies were freezing to death.

 

[chickens really]

Put the feed and water up on bricks and only heat where they sleep.

 

[21hens-incharge]

Yes, I agree bigger is better. Remember, I was using the heat plate up til yesterday before I sent it back because I was worried my babies were freezing to death.

Do you have a thermometer to check the temps in there?
Measure under the light and as far from it as they can get. I keep the farthest from the light at whatever the rooms temp is.

To hot is just as deadly as to cold.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Yes, I agree bigger is better. Remember, I was using the heat plate up til yesterday before I sent it back because I was worried my babies were freezing to death.

If the plate was warm, I doubt they were freezing to death.
Were they all huddling under it? If not, they weren't cold.
Did you ever post what state you are in so we can give you lab options?

 

[neo71665]

Did you ever post what state you are in so we can give you lab options?

Hmm! Burying 3 feet deep this time of year in NH isn't going to work.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

This is the only one I'm aware of in NH.
https://nhvdl.unh.edu/Most labs will send you a FedEx label for shipping if you call them.
https://nhvdl.unh.edu/sending-specimensIt is truly the only way to know for sure what the problem is/was.
If you bury, there is no need to go 3' for baby chicks. 1' would be more than enough.

 

[DWok]

This could be a dumb statement, but make sure you are using the correct bedding. Certain kinds (such as cedar) will kill the babies.

 

[NHchickenmom]

This could be a dumb statement, but make sure you are using the correct bedding. Certain kinds (such as cedar) will kill the babies.

I've been using dog training pads that get switched out daily. No shavings at all.

 

[DWok]

I've been using dog training pads that get switched out daily. No shavings at all.

Hmm. Have you had any luck finding out what’s going on?

 

[TRThompson]

Don’t know if this is a possibility but I’m thinking maybe heat in bringing out toxins from the puppy pads. Just a thought.