Emergency Help!

[AZSummer]

It looks like it's 80 in Huntsville today. If your chicks are 2 weeks old, that's not too far off from where they should be now. It's only supposed to get to 65 tonight, but I agree with bringing them in. I'm totally new so I don't know if that's really too cold for baby chicks. Based on what I've seen from my little drama queens, I'm sure you'll hear them complain about the cold LONG before they're really in distress. I'd suggest putting them in a smaller box tonight instead of their normal brooder and cover the sides and most of the top with towels or blankets for insulation. The smaller area will mean less air for their little bodies to heat.

 

[Nicolla]

Thank you so much for all of your replies and prayers! I appreciate it!

 

[tinydancer87]

I would totally carry them around in my shirt, and put them in bed with me at night.

 

[Sparky2726]

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Make sure you use rocks from a dryland area, not marsh/creek area. Some stones, such at sandstone, can hold water, and get interesting when heated.

Lee

 

[hbwbk]

Try putting rocks in a fire or bricks they used to be bed warmers in the old days be sure to wrap them in towels and keep the brooder covered.

I'm sorry that you have to go through what you are going through you are in our thoughts Keep them safe.

 

[scottfarm]

I Like All The Idea's... All Of You Are In Our Prayers For A Fast Recovery From The Devistation...

 

[AUChick9202]

The others have given good advice....just wanted to say that I grew up in the Huntsville area and most of my family is still there....so sorry you are going through this

Hopefully, the power will be back up soon....keep us posted on your babies...

 

[Nambroth]

Nicolla, I am so sorry that you are going through this. My thoughts are with you and everyone else that has been hit by this disaster! There are good suggestions here already, I just wanted to add my support.


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I'd be carrying them too, myself, but gosh the idea of them in bed scares me! It would be so easy to accidentally crush them while you are asleep. I have a friend that lost their lovebird this way.

 

[AZSummer]

How are your little ones fairing? Are they okay?

 

[Caat]

I concur with heating stones or bricks then wrapping them in towels. Also, you are in our prayers!