HElp!! Disaster!! Babies dying averyday

[justmeandtheflock]

Here is a like to some more information on brooding chicks:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/LC-first60days.html

 

[the1honeycomb]

Thanks for all the help, I put them on a warming blanket and set it to 85, they are covered and look to be resting very well now. I will buy a thermometer. I appreciate all your help!!!

 

[justmeandtheflock]

If you don't have one you don't need to run out and get one. Just watch the chicks to make sure they are comfortable. Once they have time to warm up if they stay huddled up directly under the light they are too cold. If they are as far away from the light as they can get and panting then they are too warm. If they are going to the water and feeder and sleeping a little spread out near the light then they are just fine. They should be pretty quiet for the most part if they have food, water and a comfortable temp.