- May 30, 2009
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I have (had) 9 chicks that were approximatley 1.5 - 2 months old, and they were fully feathered and getting quite large. I decided to let them out to try and free range them a bit to see how they would react to being in the yard. They did great! UNFORTUNATLEY, when I decided to keep them out last night, (I made sure they had adequate food, water, they were in a large cage with small enough wire so no other critters could get in, I live in virginia so the weather has been warm enough, but they ALL died over night apparently. I am so DEVASTATED!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't know what I did wrong, I thought it would be alright, they weren't doing anything that indicated that they were uncomfortable or anything. I don't know what I did wrong, EXCEPT the only thing I can think of is that it was TOO hot this morning and surprised them and they ALL died of a heat stroke or something. I am so confused and sad. I really, really LOVED my chickens, especially the 2 I had already named, because they were the most loving.
Please help, I am so sad, I don't want this to ever happen again. I have 6 3 day old silkies and thats why I was making the transition, but I don't even want to think about letting them outside EVER if thats what is going to happen. Now I have NO good egg layers. That sucks too.
Thanks.
Helen
Please help, I am so sad, I don't want this to ever happen again. I have 6 3 day old silkies and thats why I was making the transition, but I don't even want to think about letting them outside EVER if thats what is going to happen. Now I have NO good egg layers. That sucks too.
Thanks.
Helen