Chicks dying

[Buffchicks11]

I got day old chicks, but when I opened the package two were on the floor. They couldn’t move and their eyes were closed. They started to hyperventilate and twitch. Then they just died.. I did everything the pamphlet said. I’m now down to five chicks and two more have started. I have had chicks before and this never happened. It did take them at least 3 days to get here. Are they all doing to die?

 

[SmiYa0126]

Hi! Can you dip their beaks into some raw yolk, or dip your finger into the yolk and place it on the tip of their beaks and watch them drink it before giving more. Also, do you have sav a chick electrolytes? Add that to their water if you have it. If you don't, sweeten their water to give them some quick energy.

I'm sorry for the loss of your chicks

 

[Buffchicks11]

Hi! Can you dip their beaks into some raw yolk, or dip your finger into the yolk and place it on the tip of their beaks and watch them drink it before giving more. Also, do you have sav a chick electrolytes? Add that to their water if you have it. If you don't, sweeten their water to give them some quick energy.

I'm sorry for the loss of your chicks

Thanks.
I have tried but I will try again. Maybe third times the charm.

 

[fluffycrow]

What were the shipping conditions? Dit it get really cold or really hot during the time they were being shipped?

I would also advise giving them raw egg yolk

 

[Buffchicks11]

What were the shipping conditions? Dit it get really cold or really hot during the time they were being shipped?

I would also advise giving them raw egg yolk

Because of where they came from I’m guessing they got really cold.

 

[nuthatched]

Because of where they came from I’m guessing they got really cold.

We're they shipped with heat packs?

 

[SmiYa0126]

Can you try dipping their beaks into sweetened water? Really brief. Then let the cuddle under your chin. It's very soothing for them.

 

[Buffchicks11]

We're they shipped with heat packs?

They only had foam.

 

[fluffycrow]

How cold did it get and how many days were they in shipping?

 

[Buffchicks11]

Can you try dipping their beaks into sweetened water? Really brief. Then let the cuddle under your chin. It's very soothing for them.

I have tried the sugar water. But I will try letting them snuggle on my chin. At least they’ll feel comfort.