Coop fire

[ZMamagoose]

I never thought I would put heat in my coop... But with the -50 coming we decided to put in a Rubber heat mat thinking it was the safest...
Low and behold we woke up to smoke in our coop... All but 2 chickens suffocated from smoke inhalation... Now I have to that are having a hard time breathing And what sounds like a couch/sneeze
What sor of chance do they have and when do I know that's it's better to put them out of there misery?
This is incredibly devastating, I loved these chickens any advice would be very helpful

 

[ZMamagoose]

I never thought I would put heat in my coop... But with the -50 coming we decided to put in a Rubber heat mat thinking it was the safest...
Low and behold we woke up to smoke in our coop... All but 2 chickens suffocated from smoke inhalation... Now I have to that are having a hard time breathing And what sounds like a couch/sneeze
What sor of chance do they have and when do I know that's it's better to put them out of there misery?
This is incredibly devastating, I loved these chickens any advice would be very helpful

It won't let me load any side video for some reason

 

[rjohns39]

You have to load the video to a site like youtube or vimeo first and then paste the link under the media button.

So sorry for your situation

 

[Eggcessive]

Oh no, I am so sorry to hear about losing your chickens. How many were in the coop? I would bring your others into you house or basement or garage, and provide good air circulation. I have never used VetRx but it might be something that might be helpful. Try to keep them drinking fluids and eating. I hope they get better. Did the mat catch your beeding on fire? Would it be possible to post a link to the kind of mat that you had in your coop?

 

[micstrachan]

Oh dear. I am so sorry for your loss. I agree top priority is fresh, circulated/ventilated air. Fluids, too. There are threads where chickens were exposed to smoke due to wild fires that might help you. I wish I could offer more help. Supportive care (fluids, warmth, fresh air & maybe poultry vitamins with electrolytes) would be good.

 

[NanaK]

I say this with real tears in my eyes...I am so so sorry you are having to deal with this. I think we all do the best we can for our flocks but sometimes things are beyond our control.
I don't know what to say about putting them down other than you have to look in your heart and do what you think is best. I have faced that decision for other reasons and it is never an easy decision for me.
Again..I am truly sorry.

Kathy

 

[Abriana]

I am so sorry for your loss. That is very hard.

Premier One sells heatlamps (which you can order, and I know that southern states carries them) with special plastic 'cages' around the bulb. You can attach them securely to the ceiling in the coop, and the cage prevents feathers and other bits of things from floating up and having direct contact with the bulb. Dust them regularly and check often to make sure that they are well secured and that all plug connections are out of the bedding and secured to the wall. I have used this set-up for two years now and it has worked very well for me.

Again, I am so sorry for you losses

 

[ZMamagoose]

Oh no, I am so sorry to hear about losing your chickens. How many were in the coop? I would bring your others into you house or basement or garage, and provide good air circulation. I have never used VetRx but it might be something that might be helpful. Try to keep them drinking fluids and eating. I hope they get better. Did the mat catch your beeding on fire? Would it be possible to post a link to the kind of mat that you had in your coop?

We had 8 chickens, the rooster and one barred rock survived s... The mat was borrowed to us by a friend, it was 2x4 but I don't know the brand. It was a real quick decision once the temps started dropping

 

[ZMamagoose]

We had 8 chickens, the rooster and one barred rock survived s... The mat was borrowed to us by a friend, it was 2x4 but I don't know the brand. It was a real quick decision once the temps started dropping

Chickens are in the kitchen for the time being, the rooster makes a squeak sound every inhalation

 

[Nellydog]

I think they have a chance it’s just it will most likely be a bit before they get totally better they need fluids