Chicks seem werid

[VeryHappyHens]

That is great advice. This may also be why they are panting.

What do I do that the only box I have righ5 nos

 

[CluckerFamily]

What do I do that the only box I have righ5 nos

I’m not sure how handy you are or the supplies you have. A large tote would work for a week. You could make an area with dog fences or chicken wire. A dog crate would work also.

 

[VeryHappyHens]

Some chicks need that also.

One of my lakevlender is chirping she is trying to eat out of my hand I’m showing her we’re to eat but she is nit eating

I’m not sure how handy you are or the supplies you have. A large tote would work for a week. You could make an area with dog fences or chicken wire. A dog crate would work also.

I know I’m just keeping them here as chicks

 

[CluckerFamily]

What is the temperature in the place you have them?
If they can’t escape the heat lamp when they get too warm, they won’t eat.

 

[VeryHappyHens]

What is the temperature in the place you have them?
If they can’t escape the heat lamp when they get too warm, they won’t eat.

She will eat out of my hand but not the feeder

 

[cluckmecoop7]

You need to get them a bigger brooder ASAP.

The heat lamp is only supposed to shine on half of the brooder so they can get out from under it if they get too hot.

 

[VeryHappyHens]

You need to get them a bigger brooder ASAP.

The heat lamp is only supposed to shine on half of the brooder so they can get out from under it if they get too hot.

This is the only brooder I have now but I will get them a bigger brooder soon.

 

[CluckerFamily]

They're not eating because they're overheating and at risk of hyperthermia. You desperately need to either raise the lamp or get a bigger brooder. They're so small and they can die very quickly from being to hot. The panting and shaking are signs of heatstroke.

This is also my worry and may lead to them not making it through the night.

 

[VeryHappyHens]

They're not eating because they're overheating and at risk of hyperthermia. You desperately need to either raise the lamp or get a bigger brooder. They're so small and they can die very quickly from being to hot. The panting and shaking are signs of heatstroke.

What do I do this is the only box I have right now.

 

[RosemaryDuck]

What do I do this is the only box I have right now.

Bring them to a space they can cool off for a few minutes. Set up something in your bathtub or shower stall if you have one. It will at least save them from cooking to death during the night.