Thanks! The chicks are in the brooder and they have settled in and their chirping has finally quieted down. Our turkey brooder is set up for Connor's turkeys that should come tomorrow. I noticed today our magnolia tree has big pink buds and the spring peepers are peeping in the cree tonight. Spring has sprung!
We're sad. One was dead in the brooder this morning. I have never had this happen before. They are inside in warm kitchen, brooder gets cleaned 3 times a day, fresh food and water, no pasty butts. Everyone looked good at bedtime last night. Now, on closer inspection, 2 other chicks appear weak. One was inside the feeder and the other was huddled next to it. I have isolated them and fed them sugar water. I have never lost chicks mysteriously like this before. The only thing I have done that is new is add Mareks vaccine because my son wants to show them for 4H and the local poultry judge recommended.