First experience, new chicks, not good..

[MerryNH]

Brooder is 2’x2’. Water/food on one Side, heat on the other side. How long was your shipping time?

They shipped late Wednesday and arrived Friday just after 12 noon. (hatch date showed 2/3 at 4pm)

I sure hope your remaining duo do well <3

 

[Trenttrent]

“Home Fresh” chick starter feed.
Please see pictures of brooder.

 

[Anon112]

“Home Fresh” chick starter feed.
Please see pictures of brooder.

My only comment is to consider putting some (clean!) stones in the water to reduce risk of drowning. (Not as big a risk after the first few days, but still!).

I'd also keep an eye on how well they are walking on the paper to see if they need something with more traction.

They sure are cute! Have you named them yet?

 

[Trenttrent]

“Home Fresh” chick starter feed.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

We use puppy pee pads, they don't get slick when wet. Change every evening. If chicks are sticky at their vent, what I do is take them to the bathroom sink and turn warm water on. Then with gloved hand I wet my fingers and wet the sticky feathers, over and over until the bottom is clean. Some use a wet paper towel instead. If the chick ends up wrt, dry it off with a soft clean towel then, with hair dryer set on low, gently wave the air over it until it is dry and fluffy. They generally like that a lot!

 

[rosemarythyme]

Brooder is 2’x2’. Water/food on one Side, heat on the other side.

Brooder is too small so I don't see how it's possible for them to escape heat if needed.

I agree that if you haven't been checking for pasty butt that is something that's quickly fatal to chicks, so best to check twice a day to ensure they stay clear.

Unfortunately it is winter so over a 70 hr journey they could've hit some pretty rough conditions, with cold being a big issue. Can't do much about it now but I wouldn't recommend ordering through mail in winter or summer due to temperature extremes.