Egg yolk, banana, and egg shell....

If they are panting they are too hot. Raise the light back up and they will move towards it or away as they need.

 

Egg shell, huh? This is on top of they're regular feed right? Too much extra calcium can be more harmful at younger ages, from what I hear. Maybe you have had different experiences? Best of luck, though...

 

I wouldn't feed them the egg shells, if you are feeding a good starter, they don't need the extra calcium at that age.
About the grit, see if your starter label says no grit needed, if it doesn't, give them grit.

They are so cute when they lay down and are "sunning". That is what we call what they are doing when they are on their sides and have one wing stretched out or up, usually under the light.

Check your temperature with a thermometer to make sure they are not getting too hot. They have to have enough room to get away from the heat. Is the box large enough for them to escape the heat? If they are panting, they are too hot....they will pant, and hold their wings away from their bodies. If you have them doing this, you must give them a place to get away from the heat.

At 2 weeks, 85 degrees should be about the right temp in the heated area. Each chick will need a little different temp to be comfortable. Some like it warmer & some don't. Just like us.

Jean

 

If you are feeding commerical feed, you wont need grit, if you give treats though, let them play in the dirt and they will fine fine. You could go buy some tiny rocks though grit...

 

It won't seem HUGE for long....

Just watch them, they will tell you if they are too cold. When they are comfortable, they peep a sweet sound & when they are cold, it has completely different tone. You will be able to tell when it is a stressful peep. Listen to them...they will tell you when something is wrong.

Better get thinking about their next home... they grow so fast.
My 2 week olds are already trying to fly to the top of their brooder box, which is about 18 inches from the ground.


Jean