Important question

[Fr3shfarmer]

So I was told that by 8 weeks my chicks can go out to the coop full time so yesterday I put them out. Well I woke up this morning and went to let them out to the yard and one was lethargic and cold. I took it in and tried to warm it up and gave it access to water and good and it passed away 15 min ago. I am wholeheartedly saddened by this because this was one of the first ones that showed any real personality. Did I do something wrong here? Please I can't take losing chick to something that could be prevented. The rest seem to be fine and just as active. Do I need to put a heat lamp out with them?

 

[Kiki]

I am sorry for your loss.

What is your weather like?

 

[RaisingGentlemen]

I'm a rookie for sure but we live in Arizona and my chicks (1 month to 2-1/2 months) still have a warming light in the coop where they can go if they want. We turn it off during the day.

 

[Fr3shfarmer]

I am sorry for your loss.

What is your weather like?

The weather was 78 last night

 

[Fr3shfarmer]

I'm a rookie for sure but we live in Arizona and my chicks (1 month to 2-1/2 months) still have a warming light in the coop where they can go if they want. We turn it off during the day.

I think I will put that out there tonight. I won't go through that again

 

[Kiki]

The weather was 78 last night

That is not cold at all!

 

[Fr3shfarmer]

That is not cold at all!

I know my house where they have been for the last week is kept colder. I am just worried cause I have 32 chicks and dont want any more deaths. So far I have lost 4 all together 2 from stress from shipping one I think the others ganged up in her and bow this one.

 

[Lazy Farmer]

So I was told that by 8 weeks my chicks can go out to the coop full time so yesterday I put them out. Well I woke up this morning and went to let them out to the yard and one was lethargic and cold. I took it in and tried to warm it up and gave it access to water and good and it passed away 15 min ago. I am wholeheartedly saddened by this because this was one of the first ones that showed any real personality. Did I do something wrong here? Please I can't take losing chick to something that could be prevented. The rest seem to be fine and just as active. Do I need to put a heat lamp out with them?

They should be off heat by now. Nutrition or cleanliness comes to mind. Is it possible to share photographs of your set up?
Maybe explain the diet you are feeding. Every picture tells a story. Maybe the story told with your pics could preventing a tragic recurrence.

 

[Kiki]

Also..do you have older birds or other birds on your property?

 

[Fr3shfarmer]

Also..do you have older birds or other birds on your property?

I have ducks and 2 hens an a rooster in the coop. I will get a pic when I get home I am headed out to work now.but the hay is changed every other day and water is changed 2 times a day.