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Traveler17
In the Brooder
- Feb 10, 2017
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Note: at first they came to me from a long distance about 1000 kilometer so they got cold so i offered the heat source to be honest the temperature is overhot
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At 6weeks old they should be fully feathered and not need additional heat, unless you are in a very frigid climate.
I am assuming the "starter feed for egger chickens" is Chick Starter? It isn't layer feed is it? (do you know the brand or have a photo of the bag)
Make sure they are drinking plenty of water-dehydration and overheating could cause some of the symptoms you are seeing. Space and ventilation could also be part of your problem. Photos of your brooder set-up would help![]()
Treating for Cocci may be in order if you don't see improvement after accessing housing, heat and ventilation.
Note: at first they came to me from a long distance about 1000 kilometer so they got cold so i offered the heat source to be honest the temperature is overhot
How warm is it in your brooder - do you know the temperature?
How cold is it where you live?
It looks like they are staying under the heat source and have room to move away if they are too hot. If they traveled that far (1000+kilometers) then they could be suffering from shipping stress, you never know how they were handled along the way.
Offer them some poultry vitamins and wet chick starter. Make sure they are staying hydrated. They are cute chicks![]()
How warm is it in your brooder - do you know the temperature?
How cold is it where you live?
It looks like they are staying under the heat source and have room to move away if they are too hot. If they traveled that far (1000+kilometers) then they could be suffering from shipping stress, you never know how they were handled along the way.
Offer them some poultry vitamins and wet chick starter. Make sure they are staying hydrated. They are cute chicks![]()
I'm sorry you to hear you lost one.
I hope the rest continue to improve.