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[Seatrout00]

So you think the peeping is because they are cold? My one Australorp that insists on staying out in the open is the loudest and will not stay under the warm shoe box. She just won't!

 

[cmom]

They're probably ok with the heating pad. Just giving you other ideas. What works for me may not for you. They are peeping for some reason. Maybe they don't like the heating pad. Again good luck with your new peeps and have fun.

 

[Seatrout00]

They're probably ok with the heating pad. Just giving you other ideas. What works for me may not for you. They are peeping for some reason. Maybe they don't like the heating pad. Again good luck with your new peeps and have fun.

So they shouldn't be peeping so much? They haven't stopped! Oh no! I don't want to kill my babies!

 

[cmom]

I think they are ok. They just don't like the heating pad. I have better luck with my chicks with a light bulb as the heat source and they can get under it or wherever they're comfortable. If they aren't comfortable they will let you know.

 

[seminolesparky]

Had some freetime after work today for the coop.. Since I'm no carpenter I made a booboo with the laying box framing..

After a little research... This way works better for the roof framing of the laying box.

The kids and dog are really enjoying this project

 

[getaclue]

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What's the temperature around the heating pad? They should be at 99.5 for the first week, then lower the temp by 5 degrees each week.

 

[sunnyb2u]

Thank you so much, will contact him!

 

[cmom]

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What's the temperature around the heating pad? They should be at 99.5 for the first week, then lower the temp by 5 degrees each week.

I know others have used heating pads but they are not the ideal thing to use. As long as I keep the temperature around 90ºF the chicks are happy. I have been hatching chicks for many years and the temperature most sources suggest is to keep the temperature at or around 95ºF. for the chicks first week and to decrease it by 5 degrees every week thereafter. In my opinion 99.5ºF is too high and that is the optimal temperature for incubation. I find around 90ºF is good. If the temperature is a little higher that's ok. On one of my styrofoam brooders I put a dimmer switch to control the heat from the light bulb I use at a heat source. In another I put a wafer thermostat with 2 bulbs in case one burned out and it works great. I also use it to hatch in. I am trying to give you an inexpensive way to make a brooder for your chicks, to keep them happy and warm. Again Good luck and have fun...

I don't know why and I know these are available at the stores but for whatever reason I'm only getting online items.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/GE-Bottle-Lamp-Kit/16561522
http://www.walmart.com/ip/SUNLITE-E196-Porcelain-Lamp-Holder/44645662
http://www.walmart.com/search/?query=SUNLITE E198/CD Porcelain Lamp Holder

This cost me about $6.00 for the bulb fixtures.

 

[Seatrout00]

We lost three last night and my friend who got three chicks in my order also lost two. Of the three I have left, only the Australorp looks hardy - the Sussex and Barred Rock look pretty rough. I am feeding them every hour with a dropper - some warmed sugar water. I have also placed a space heater near their cage to warm it up.

My buddy and I are so distressed. We worry we did something wrong, or that they all have Coccidia - I feel like such a failure.

 

[cmom]

We lost three last night and my friend who got three chicks in my order also lost two. Of the three I have left, only the Australorp looks hardy - the Sussex and Barred Rock look pretty rough. I am feeding them every hour with a dropper - some warmed sugar water. I have also placed a space heater near their cage to warm it up.

My buddy and I are so distressed. We worry we did something wrong, or that they all have Coccidia - I feel like such a failure.

Usually they don't get cocci until they are a few weeks old and have been outside. If you have a Tractor Supply anywhere in your area they have what is called Save-A-Chick which is vitamins with electrolytes. Maybe try some Gatorade. It has electrolytes in it. Also a few drops of Poly-Vi-Sol without Iron. My birds seem to favor the orange flavor Gatorade..