Chicks dying, not sure why.

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Not sure what is going on.
I normally order from ideal, as they are close, and I get the chicks the next day.
Unfortunately, they're booked until may.
Ordered from McMurray, got them in 2 days. Lost one in transit, no biggie. Got them Thursday and I've been losing 1 -3 per day. Today is Monday and I lost 2 overnight.
Plenty of food water room and heat.

 

[AltonaAcres]

Weird! My Murray McMurray orders are always great. I've never lost a bird. Could you please send a picture of your setup and explain any symptoms you may have noticed

 

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And I'm sure it's not a McMurray issue, I've always heard good things. Maybe just the extra day of travel?

 

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I've lost 7 so far. When I check on them, there may be one that seems dazed or lethargic. Next check, they're gone. A few never showed any signs.

 

[Mamatomany123]

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They're probably being cooked in there. You have the heat lamp on one end and the cushions on the other trapping the heat in. They need to be able to move to a cool place and only go to the heat when they feel its needed.

 

[Mamatomany123]

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When you see them in the farthest corners like that, they are too hot. They are trying to get away from the heat.

 

[rc4u]

ya know heat is really over rated.. in the '60's when we went to gamma's farm the chicks were great in the coop thats open to the field. i have let 3 broods over the yrs do the chicks by them selves never interrupted nature. always healthy . when i get from running's i never start out at 90+ degrees. and feed table food and adult chicken food.

 

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It's only getting down to 65 tonight, should I turn the lamp off completely?