I'm still thinking the DE might be an issue. Here is the MSDS on the product she is using -- Stall Dry. It's for horses, but I don't know that that makes it safe for baby chix???
http://www.wicp.com/SiteCM/U/D/723263720370F29C.pdf
And, hey (!!!!) I'm not trying to blame anyone, but there's been a bit of a brouhaha in my local chicken forum about DE, so I'm on alert on this subject....
Susan
AND, by the way, to the OP: my really heartfelt condolences !!!! It hurts like ##$$%&* to lose the critters we are responsible for. I know your heart must hurt a lot....
http://www.wicp.com/SiteCM/U/D/723263720370F29C.pdf
And, hey (!!!!) I'm not trying to blame anyone, but there's been a bit of a brouhaha in my local chicken forum about DE, so I'm on alert on this subject....
Susan
AND, by the way, to the OP: my really heartfelt condolences !!!! It hurts like ##$$%&* to lose the critters we are responsible for. I know your heart must hurt a lot....